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Ellisburg

New York · 244 residents · 1.001 sq mi
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Ellisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $139,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−9%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1301902513113711990201020202024Ellisburg
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,381
+40%since 2000
from $14,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+242%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(228)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian2%(5)
Other7.5%(18)
Diversity Score23.9%(58)
Diversity Score
24
+2460%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellisburg, New York?

Ellisburg, New York has about 244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellisburg, New York earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellisburg, New York expensive?

In Ellisburg, New York, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Ellisburg, New York?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ellisburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellisburg, New York?

About 10.3% of people in Ellisburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellisburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellisburg, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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