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.

Ellington, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,057

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%976

Two or More

4.5%48

Black

1.8%19

Hispanic/Latino

1%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%39

High School Diploma

33.1%247

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%44

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%44

Associate's Degree

5.6%42

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%59

Master's Degree

1.7%13

HS or Higher

65.3%

BA or Higher

9.6%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,300

Median Renti

$674

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%202

Renter-Occupied

43.7%157

Total Units

418

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.7%58

$50K–$100K

45.5%92

$100K–$150K

7.9%16

$150K–$200K

8.9%18

$200K–$300K

3%6

$300K–$500K

4.5%9

$1M+

1.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

12.2%51

2000–2009

6.2%26

1990–1999

2.6%11

1980–1989

10%42

1970–1979

21.8%91

1960–1969

22%92

1950–1959

16.5%69

1940–1949

6.7%28

1939 or earlier

1.9%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.7%225

Bottled/LP Gas

32%115

Utility Gas

3.1%11

Wood

2.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,205

Mean Household Incomei

$45,177

Per Capita Incomei

$22,872

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

40.5%

Labor Forcei

481

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%11

$10K–$15K

8.9%32

$15K–$20K

6.7%24

$20K–$25K

15.3%55

$25K–$30K

3.6%13

$30K–$35K

8.6%31

$35K–$40K

7.8%28

$40K–$45K

2.2%8

$45K–$50K

5.3%19

$50K–$60K

13.9%50

$60K–$75K

4.7%17

$75K–$100K

16.7%60

$100K–$125K

1.9%7

$125K–$150K

0.6%2

$150K–$200K

0.6%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

49(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.4%Insured

19.6%Uninsured