Demographics & People — Ellsworth, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 525 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 213 |
| Family Households | 147 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0587 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 481 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 196 |
| German | 186 |
| Norwegian | 118 |
| Other groups | 44 |
| Irish | 31 |
| English | 31 |
| Swedish | 25 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 17 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| Italian | 15 |
Language
| English Only | 465 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 483 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 19 |
| Population 18+ | 384 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ellsworth, Iowa.