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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

791

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%714

Two or More

5.9%47

Black

3%24

Asian

0.8%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%7

High School Diploma

44.6%239

Some College (1+ yr)

8%43

Associate's Degree

11.6%62

Bachelor's Degree

17%91

Master's Degree

4.5%24

Professional Degree

2.4%13

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,400

Median Renti

$913

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%238

Renter-Occupied

29%97

Total Units

372

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

41.2%98

$50K–$100K

22.3%53

$100K–$150K

9.7%23

$150K–$200K

21.4%51

$200K–$300K

5.5%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

4.3%16

1990–1999

1.9%7

1980–1989

5.4%20

1970–1979

8.1%30

1960–1969

3.8%14

1940–1949

12.6%47

1939 or earlier

64%238

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.9%251

Electricity

25.1%84

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,917

Mean Household Incomei

$76,836

Per Capita Incomei

$33,703

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

416

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%7

$10K–$15K

6.9%23

$15K–$20K

5.4%18

$20K–$25K

8.7%29

$25K–$30K

9.6%32

$40K–$45K

0.9%3

$45K–$50K

7.5%25

$50K–$60K

6.3%21

$60K–$75K

17.3%58

$75K–$100K

12.5%42

$100K–$125K

7.2%24

$125K–$150K

2.7%9

$150K–$200K

9.6%32

$200K+

3.6%12

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Project Based Section 831 homes93% occupied$448/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

63%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

37%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

0% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

371

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

379

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured