As of 2025 the population of Ellsworth County is 6,333. The population is expected to shrink to 6,261 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.23%.
The median age of Ellsworth County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Ellsworth County is 31.3, meaning that there is a 31% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ellsworth County is $79,178 and projected to be $84,532 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,717, projected to be $31,707 in 2030. 0.96% of households – 61 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $613,884 and the average disposable income is $61,652.
There are 3,093 housing units in Ellsworth County; 1,811 are owner-occupied, 527 are rented, and 755 are vacant. The average home value is $165,358, with 152 homes built in 2010 or later, and 976 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 349 businesses in Ellsworth County, employing 3,392 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,688 age 16 and above. 698 workers commute into Ellsworth County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,983 residents both live and work in/around Ellsworth County. The average travel time is 20.3 minutes. 19.57% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.92% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,223 drive alone, 199 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 73 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 193 residents work from home.
1,584 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 445 have associates degrees, 720 have bachelor’s degrees, and 363 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
