Ellenboro is a town located in Rutherford County North Carolina. Ellenboro has a 2024 population of 743. Ellenboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 727 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellenboro is $59,377 with a poverty rate of 24.37%. The median age in Ellenboro is 27.6 years: 24.5 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellenboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 744 | 82.76% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 8.79% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 295 | 2.99 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 160 | 3.93 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.41 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 38 | 2.42 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 9 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 13.86% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 15.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 8.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 209 | 41.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 70 | 13.86% |
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 | 423 | 334 | 41 |
| Black | 40 | 38 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30 | 9 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,875 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,471 | $34,750 | $13,250 |
| Overall | $28,182 | $45,000 | $20,089 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $43,438 | $21,920 |
$28,182
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$20,089
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.77% of Ellenboro residents speak only English, while 5.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 170 | 23.48% |
| Multiple | 79 | 27 | 34.18% |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Black | 55 | 7 | 12.73% |
24.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.42%
Male Poverty Rate
24.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellenboro is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellenboro is Black, with 12.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.05% |
| High School | 24% |
| Some College | 18.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.19% |
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,891 | $64,619 |
| Households | $50,625 | $59,377 |
| Married Families | $74,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,864 | $44,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 4.16% |
| Black | 7 | 17.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
73.97%
Born in Ellenboro
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.56% of Ellenboro residents were born in the United States, with 73.97% having been born in North Carolina. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 763 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 759 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 755 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 751 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 747 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 743 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 739 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 733 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 729 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 727 | -105 | -12.62% |
| 2019 | 832 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 826 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 826 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 822 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 828 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 830 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 833 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 839 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 842 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 845 | 0 | 0% |