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Ellsworth

Pennsylvania · 945 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Ellsworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,053. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−13%since 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5627048469881K1990201020202024Ellsworth
2024791
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,053
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,691
+85%since 2000
from $17,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,033)
Black2.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(842)
Black3.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(18)
Diversity Score16.1%(152)
Diversity Score
16
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania?

Ellsworth, Pennsylvania has about 945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania earns about $51,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellsworth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ellsworth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of people in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellsworth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellsworth, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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