Ellsworth County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Kansas

The population of Ellsworth County, Kansas is 6,366 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $66,792, the median home value is $116,300, and the median age is 43.7.

The population of Ellsworth County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (6,518 → 6,316), a -0.22% annualized rate.

Ellsworth County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,366

Population

-0.22%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,792

Median Income

$116,300

Median Home Value

Ellsworth County covers 716 sq mi of land at 8.9 people per square mile.

About Ellsworth County, KS

Ellsworth County is a county in Kansas with a population of 6,366. It ranks #55 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 43.7, older than the national median. The population is 55.1% male and 44.9% female.

The median household income in Ellsworth County is $66,792, below the US median of $74,580. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,300, with monthly rent averaging $705. The homeownership rate of 81.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Ellsworth County reflects 22.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.3 minutes each way.

Ellsworth County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Ellsworth County had a population of 6,518 in 2010 and 6,316 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,518 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

6,316

Population (2024)

6,518

Population (2010)

6,518

Peak (2010)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,518	-	-	estimate
2011	6,467	-51	-0.78%	estimate
2012	6,469	+2	+0.03%	estimate
2013	6,372	-97	-1.50%	estimate
2014	6,353	-19	-0.30%	estimate
2015	6,311	-42	-0.66%	estimate
2016	6,300	-11	-0.17%	estimate
2017	6,295	-5	-0.08%	estimate
2018	6,156	-139	-2.21%	estimate
2019	6,093	-63	-1.02%	estimate
2020	6,371	+278	+4.56%	estimate
2021	6,328	-43	-0.67%	estimate
2022	6,398	+70	+1.11%	estimate
2023	6,387	-11	-0.17%	estimate
2024	6,316	-71	-1.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.8%
Black or African American	3.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.7

Median Age

44.9%

Female

55.1%

Male

23.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.1%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

3.9%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

15.1%

35–44

13.8%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

12.8%

75–84

8.6%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 14.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,792$-5,847 vs state
Mean household income	$83,519
Per-capita income	$33,604
Poverty rate	5.0%-2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	50.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.1%

Agriculture

12.2%

Manufacturing

11.5%

Public administration

8.8%

Education & health care

6.0%

Retail trade

5.9%

Construction

5.9%

Finance & real estate

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Ellsworth County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

82.7%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$116,300$-87,100 vs state

Median home value

$705

Median rent

81.5%

Homeownership rate

3,110

Total housing units

74.9%

Occupied

25.1%

Vacant

18.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.6%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

22.7%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

22.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ellsworth County, Kansas has a population of 6,366 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Ellsworth County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (6,518 → 6,316), a -0.22% annualized rate.

The median household income in Ellsworth County, Kansas is $66,792, with mean (average) household income of $83,519 and per-capita income of $33,604. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Ellsworth County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.6%), Black or African American (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Ellsworth County, Kansas is 43.7 years. Residents are 44.9% female and 55.1% male.

The median home value in Ellsworth County is $116,300 and median monthly rent is $705. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,110 total housing units, 25.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Ellsworth County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Ellsworth County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.