Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ellsworth, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

265

Median Agei

47.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%237

Two or More

4.5%12

Black

3%8

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%1

High School Diploma

29.6%56

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%16

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%40

Associate's Degree

13.8%26

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%28

Master's Degree

5.3%10

Professional Degree

1.6%3

Doctorate

2.6%5

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,200

Median Renti

$607

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%97

Renter-Occupied

17.8%21

Total Units

165

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

28.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

7.2%7

$100K–$150K

36.1%35

$150K–$200K

23.7%23

$200K–$300K

19.6%19

$300K–$500K

6.2%6

$500K–$1M

7.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%1

2000–2009

4.8%8

1990–1999

4.2%7

1980–1989

3%5

1970–1979

32.1%53

1960–1969

7.9%13

1950–1959

14.5%24

1940–1949

13.3%22

1939 or earlier

19.4%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.8%67

Bottled/LP Gas

22.9%27

Wood

16.1%19

Electricity

2.5%3

Other

1.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,000

Mean Household Incomei

$72,866

Per Capita Incomei

$34,475

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

165

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%2

$10K–$15K

9.3%11

$15K–$20K

2.5%3

$20K–$25K

8.5%10

$25K–$30K

1.7%2

$35K–$40K

9.3%11

$40K–$45K

0.8%1

$45K–$50K

2.5%3

$50K–$60K

11.9%14

$60K–$75K

7.6%9

$75K–$100K

21.2%25

$100K–$125K

6.8%8

$125K–$150K

7.6%9

$150K–$200K

7.6%9

$200K+

0.8%1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

143

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

157

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured