Ellsworth County Summary

Life in Ellsworth County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ellsworth County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ellsworth County:

  • The population in Ellsworth County is 6,374.

  • The median home value in Ellsworth County is $109,073.

  • The median income in Ellsworth County is $59,844.

  • The median rent in Ellsworth County is $675.

  • The unemployment rate in Ellsworth County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Ellsworth County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Ellsworth County is 74.2° and there are 67.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ellsworth County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ellsworth County

Ellsworth, KS Population 3,081

Wilson, KS Population 777

Kanopolis, KS Population 592

Holyrood, KS Population 416

Lorraine, KS Population 177

Map Of Ellsworth County

Ellsworth County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Ellsworth County is 74.2°.

  • There are 73.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.5 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:28 hours of sun each day in Ellsworth County.

StatEllsworth County
Mean High74.2
Nice Days73.8
Rainfall67.5
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours6:28
74.2°
Average High
67.5
Inches of Rain

Ellsworth County Photos

Ellsworthc Kansas Water Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr | CC BY-SA 2.0

Ellsworth County Demographics

Population over time in Ellsworth County

The current population in Ellsworth County is 6,374. The population has increased 2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,403 3.7%
2021 6,176 -0.9%
2020 6,231 -

Gender in Ellsworth County

  • Ellsworth County is 43.9% female with 2,796 female residents.

  • Ellsworth County is 56.1% male with 3,577 male residents.

Female
43.9% (2,796)
Male
56.1% (3,577)
Gender Ellsworth County KS USA
Female 43.9% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 56.1% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ellsworth County

Ellsworth County is:

  • 84.7% White with 5,396 White residents.

  • 3.2% African American with 203 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 72 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 22 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 289 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 392 Hispanic residents.

White
84.7% (5,396)
African American
3.2% (203)
American Indian
1.1% (72)
Asian
0.3% (22)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.5% (289)
Hispanic
6.1% (392)

Table: Ellsworth County By Race

Race Ellsworth County KS USA
White 84.7% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 3.2% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.1% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Ellsworth County, Kansas

  • 2.8% of households in Ellsworth County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Ellsworth County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Ellsworth County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Ellsworth County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Ellsworth County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.0% of households in Ellsworth County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Ellsworth County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Ellsworth County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Ellsworth County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Ellsworth County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (179)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (248)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (707)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (547)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (624)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.0% (1,531)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (898)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (1,059)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.9% (436)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (138)
Income Ellsworth County KS USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.0% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ellsworth County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ellsworth County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (191)
9-12th Grade
6% (382)
High School / GED
35% (2,230)
Some College
28% (1,784)
Associate's Degree
8% (509)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (892)
Master's Degree
5% (318)
Professional Degree
1% (63)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Ellsworth County KS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 26% 26%
Some College 28% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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