Ellsworth is a city located in Hancock County Maine. Ellsworth has a 2024 population of 8,809. It is also the county seat of Hancock County. Ellsworth is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 4.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,417 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellsworth is $74,617 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median age in Ellsworth is 43.5 years: 43.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellsworth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,899 | 93.17% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 125 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 124 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 94 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,839 | 2.13 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 1,928 | 1.18 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 1,539 | 3.14 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 268 | 2.9 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
| Male | 104 | 2.7 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 243 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,783 | 27.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 585 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,813 | 28.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 1,207 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,913 | 5,605 | 2,181 |
| Asian | 124 | 124 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 95 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 104 | 41 |
| Native American | 94 | 94 | 45 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 13 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,346 | $44,891 | $48,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,174 | $60,673 | $69,261 |
| High School Graduate | $33,218 | $36,727 | $29,666 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,088 | $40,625 | $43,676 |
| Overall | $43,583 | $45,559 | $40,590 |
| Some College | $48,494 | $52,128 | $32,465 |
$43,583
Average Earnings
$45,559
Average Male
$40,590
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.85% of Ellsworth residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,515 | 745 | 9.91% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 74 | 54.81% |
| Black | 57 | 2 | 3.51% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
9.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellsworth is Hispanic, with 54.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellsworth is Black, with 3.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.74% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.29% |
| Female Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,150 | $96,777 |
| Households | $61,233 | $74,617 |
| Married Families | $86,209 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,220 | $50,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
584
Number of Veterans
563
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Korea | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 188 |
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 8.42% |
| Native American | 45 | 47.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.21%
Born in Ellsworth
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
96.54% of Ellsworth residents were born in the United States, with 66.21% having been born in Maine. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,299 | 98 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 9,201 | 98 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 9,103 | 98 | 1.09% |
| 2026 | 9,005 | 98 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 8,907 | 98 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 8,809 | 98 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 8,711 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 8,707 | 122 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 8,585 | 168 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8,417 | 224 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 8,193 | 165 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 8,028 | 47 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 7,981 | 60 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 7,921 | 39 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 7,882 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 7,858 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 7,886 | 68 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 7,818 | 48 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 7,770 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 7,736 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,456 | 481 | 8.05% |
| 1990 | 5,975 | 796 | 15.37% |
| 1980 | 5,179 | 576 | 12.51% |
| 1970 | 4,603 | 159 | 3.58% |
| 1960 | 4,444 | 508 | 12.91% |
| 1950 | 3,936 | 25 | 0.64% |
| 1940 | 3,911 | 354 | 9.95% |
| 1930 | 3,557 | 499 | 16.32% |
| 1920 | 3,058 | -491 | -13.83% |
| 1910 | 3,549 | -748 | -17.41% |
| 1900 | 4,297 | -507 | -10.55% |
| 1890 | 4,804 | -248 | -4.91% |
| 1880 | 5,052 | -205 | -3.9% |
| 1870 | 5,257 | -4,042 | -43.47% |