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Ellicottville

New York · 256 residents · 0.82 sq mi
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Ellicottville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,194. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,000. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
−46%since 2000
from 472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+21%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2062913764605451990201020202024Ellicottville
2024348
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,194
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,706
+69%since 2000
from $22,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+8%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other6.7%(17)
Diversity Score16.7%(43)
Diversity Score
17
+693%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellicottville, New York?

Ellicottville, New York has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellicottville, New York?

The typical household in Ellicottville, New York earns about $78,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellicottville, New York expensive?

In Ellicottville, New York, the median home is worth about $257,000, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Ellicottville, New York?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ellicottville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellicottville, New York?

About 9.6% of people in Ellicottville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellicottville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellicottville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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