Ellsworth County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ellsworth County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 82% of counties in Kansas
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,360 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.8 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.02% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,453 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ellsworth County grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 6,360 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ellsworth County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.1% of residents. That is 4.5 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,227 19.3% -3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,288 20.3% -0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,321 20.8% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,345 21.1% +4.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 43.9% of the people living in Ellsworth County and men 56.1%.
- Women 43.9% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 56.1% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Ellsworth County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,040 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.07% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ellsworth County is about 11% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $269,117 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $708 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ellsworth County is about 31.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $708 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ellsworth County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.7 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,192 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,393 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 340 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Ellsworth County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ellsworth County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Ellsworth County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ellsworth County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Ellsworth County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Ellsworth County, KS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth County, KS | 6,360 | $66,040 #1/3 | $269,117 #1/3 | 12.4 min #2/3 |
| Saline County, KS | 53,668 | $66,002 | $116,558 | 12.9 min |
| Barton County, KS | 25,097 | $58,469 | $74,649 | 11.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ellsworth County, Kansas.
What is the population of Ellsworth County, Kansas?
About 6,360 people live in Ellsworth County, Kansas, in 2,453 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 41.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Ellsworth County, Kansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ellsworth County, Kansas has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 10% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($269,117 against $66,040), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $708 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Ellsworth County, Kansas is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Ellsworth County, Kansas have a college degree?
19.4% of adults in Ellsworth County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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