As of 2026 the population of Ellsworth County is 6,371. The population is expected to shrink to 6,343 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.09%.
The median age of Ellsworth County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Ellsworth County is 31.0, 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 $92,109 and projected to be $100,954 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,520, projected to be $38,748 in 2031. 2.07% of households – 132 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,105,842 and the average disposable income is $71,211.
There are 3,129 housing units in Ellsworth County; 1,841 are owner-occupied, 504 are rented, and 784 are vacant. The average home value is $171,824, with 150 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,028 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 353 businesses in Ellsworth County, employing 3,546 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,633 age 16 and above. 686 workers commute into Ellsworth County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,945 residents both live and work in/around Ellsworth County. The average travel time is 19.2 minutes. 25.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.95% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,102 drive alone, 213 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 123 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 195 residents work from home.
1,653 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 457 have associates degrees, 748 have bachelor’s degrees, and 358 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
