Ellsworth County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,360 | — | #2,787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,560 | -12.8% | #1,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,900 | -59.2% | #2,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | -39.1% | #2,707 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.7% | #880 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ellsworth County has a population of 6,360, making it the #2,787 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ellsworth County is $65,560, ranking #1,587 out of 3,222 counties — 12.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Ellsworth County is $114,900 (-59.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $708/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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96.3% of residents in Ellsworth County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.
About Ellsworth County, Kansas
Ellsworth County, Kansas has a total population of 6,360, making it the 2,787th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ellsworth County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ellsworth County is $65,560, which ranks #1,587 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Ellsworth County is $114,900, 59.2% below the national median. Renters in Ellsworth County pay a median gross rent of $708 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ellsworth County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Ellsworth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
All data for Ellsworth County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.