Village · Wisconsin
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Ellsworth, village, in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Ellsworth had 3,336 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,348 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,349 (±17). GEOID 5523525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,336
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,348 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,349 ±17
Median household income
$87,857
±$19,607 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$262,200
±$25,986 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,042
±$190 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Ellsworth and what county is it in?
Ellsworth is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 882 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ellsworth is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ellsworth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,336 people lived in Ellsworth on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 3,348 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,349 (±17).
| Measure | Ellsworth | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,349 ±17 | 42,584 | +69 |
| Households | 1,192 ±150 | 15,867 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.34 | 2.53 | +0.38 |
| Housing units | 1,285 ±192 | 17,152 | no clear change |
Ellsworth's population since 2000
From 2,909 in 2000 to 3,336 in 2025: up 14.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ellsworth as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ellsworth?
The median resident of Ellsworth is 39.1 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.6%.
| Measure | Ellsworth | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±8.8 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±5.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±4.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±4.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±4.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7% ±5.1 pts | 91.3% | −7.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±8.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±6.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±4.2 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±9.3 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±4.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±9.5 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ellsworth earn?
Half of Ellsworth's 1,192 households earn less than $87,857 a year (±$19,607), against $92,109 in Pierce County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $87,566 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Ellsworth | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,857 ±$19,607 | $92,109 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $193,951 ±$128,415 | $118,966 | – |
| Per capita income | $70,261 ±$47,183 | $45,908 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±5.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8% ±10.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3% ±5.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±5.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±6.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ellsworth?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Ellsworth's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 by its owner (±$25,986). The median renter pays $1,042 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ellsworth | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,200 ±$25,986 | $333,700 | +$68,489 |
| Median gross rent | $1,042 ±$190 | $1,044 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±20.6 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,779 ±$255 | $2,008 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±9.3 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±9.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,285 ±192 | 17,152 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9% ±9.6 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±3.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±6.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.3% ±9.4 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ellsworth building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units in Ellsworth in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 29.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ellsworth work and get to work?
76.2% of Ellsworth's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Ellsworth | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7% ±6.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2% ±8.1 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±6.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2% ±5.5 pts | 12.8% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±4.8 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ellsworth?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ellsworth, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9607Pierce County | 5,004 | $94,929 |
| Tract 9606Pierce County | 4,632 | $103,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ellsworth) · Census block assignment files
How does Ellsworth compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ellsworth is the 6,007th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 200th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Ellsworth ranks 424th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 200th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 609th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 245th | 914 |
| Median household income | 424th | 914 |
| Median home value | 516th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 369th | 825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 540th | 914 |
| Median age | 723rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 752nd | 914 |
| Work from home | 382nd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 372nd | 914 |
Ellsworth's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Ellsworth with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ellsworth?
22 of the 57 figures for Ellsworth on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ellsworth are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ellsworth.