Ellsworth County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,174, reflecting a -1.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ellsworth County is the 55th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 6,518 and has grown -5.28% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 5,238 adults, (1,498 of whom are seniors) in Ellsworth County.
Female: 2,746 (43.2%)
Male: 3,614 (56.8%)
The racial composition of Ellsworth County includes 85.46% White, 3.44% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,435 | 85.46% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 9.92% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 3.44% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.16% |
Ellsworth County 's average per capita income is $37,995. Household income levels show a median of $65,560. The poverty rate stands at 10.37%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,100 | - |
| Families | $82,155 | $115,145 |
| Households | $65,560 | $92,313 |
| Non Families | $34,750 | $44,794 |
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