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Ellsworth, MN


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Ellsworth, Minnesota

Ellsworth, Minnesota, in Nobles county, is 34 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 156 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 540 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Ellsworth

In Ellsworth, about 54% of adults are married. In Ellsworth, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellsworth had a median family income of $33,438.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Ellsworth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ellsworth that were owner-occupied was 85%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Ellsworth has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Ellsworth, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Ellsworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ellsworth Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ellsworth Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ellsworth, MN

Comparing Ellsworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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