As of 2024 the population of Ellsworth County is 6,271. The population is expected to shrink to 6,176 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.30%.
The median age of Ellsworth County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Ellsworth County is 31.2, 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 $77,324 and projected to be $87,003 in 2029. Per capita income is $29,857, projected to be $33,262 in 2029. 0.78% of households – 49 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $630,510 and the average disposable income is $62,620.
There are 3,074 housing units in Ellsworth County; 1,815 are owner-occupied, 487 are rented, and 772 are vacant. The average home value is $165,854, with 113 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,058 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 358 businesses in Ellsworth County, employing 3,719 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,589 age 16 and above. 656 workers commute into Ellsworth County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,924 residents both live and work in/around Ellsworth County. The average travel time is 19.7 minutes. 18.56% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.82% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,169 drive alone, 153 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 92 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 175 residents work from home.
1,703 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 443 have associates degrees, 691 have bachelor’s degrees, and 348 hold a graduate or professional degree.
