Population 6,297 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ellenville
Household size in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Ellenville is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, Ellenville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 35.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Ellenville (18.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ellenville
Renters in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Ellenville rent their homes (43.3%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 59.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ellenville: 18.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Ellenville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $883 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,233 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ellenville costs $1,233 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $350 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 45.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ellenville
Bachelor's degrees in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ellenville: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Ellenville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 26 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ellenville
| Period | Ellenville | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Ellenville: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Ellenville has higher unemployment than at least four in five New York cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ellenville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenville | 2.38 | 45.8 | 18.4% | 43.3% | 18.5% | 1955 | $1,233 | 20.6% | 82.1% | 6.5% |
| Spring Glen | 2.16 | 57.4 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 38.2% | 1968 | $1,357 | 32.6% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Napanoch | 2.35 | 49.0 | 13.6% | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1963 | $1,315 | 15.5% | 75.6% | 4.1% |
| Wawarsing | 2.29 | 45.8 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 1972 | $1,318 | 12.5% | 57.3% | 2.1% |
| Cragsmoor | 2.90 | 38.2 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 23.1% | 1973 | $1,648 | 29.3% | 97.4% | 1.8% |
| Ulster Heights | 2.51 | 45.1 | 12.2% | 18.4% | 42.5% | 1964 | $1,306 | 25.1% | 89.9% | 6.7% |
| Phillipsport | 2.34 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 32.2% | 1955 | $1,472 | 49.0% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| Greenfield Park | 2.45 | 48.5 | 14.9% | 19.7% | 48.2% | 1973 | $1,397 | 26.3% | 84.5% | 6.2% |
| Mountain Dale | 2.41 | 41.0 | 17.7% | 32.9% | 38.4% | 1977 | $1,602 | 43.3% | 91.4% | 3.0% |
| Summitville | 2.61 | 38.4 | 7.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1961 | $1,531 | 19.2% | 87.0% | 1.9% |
| Kerhonkson | 2.23 | 44.3 | 11.7% | 26.8% | 23.7% | 1972 | $1,350 | 36.6% | 90.8% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ellenville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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