Population 11,227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ellettsville
Household size in Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Ellettsville average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.61, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Ellettsville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, as it has 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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ellettsville: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower 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 Ellettsville
Renters in Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ellettsville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 9.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Ellettsville as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ellettsville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $606 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $782 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $774 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,109 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$504 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ellettsville costs $1,109 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $504 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Ellettsville
Bachelor's degrees in Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Ellettsville than nationally: 39.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ellettsville: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher 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 Ellettsville
| Period | Ellettsville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ellettsville has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Ellettsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellettsville | 2.57 | 39.4 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 8.2% | 1989 | $1,109 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 1.6% |
| Stinesville | 2.65 | 39.8 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 7.2% | 1991 | $684 | 36.0% | 94.6% | 2.2% |
| Freeman | 2.85 | 41.3 | 7.9% | 8.0% | 10.4% | 1982 | $795 | 30.6% | 91.3% | 4.0% |
| Bloomington | 2.10 | 35.1 | 8.1% | 51.0% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,211 | 55.2% | 95.0% | 5.7% |
| Romona | 2.56 | 40.1 | 11.3% | 22.6% | 7.5% | 1971 | $464 | 19.4% | 90.8% | 3.3% |
| Gosport | 2.66 | 45.7 | 14.3% | 24.1% | 9.5% | 1986 | $926 | 20.4% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Spencer | 2.58 | 43.1 | 10.6% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 1975 | $826 | 21.4% | 90.1% | 3.2% |
| Solsberry | 2.71 | 41.7 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1984 | $775 | 24.6% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| Pottersville | 2.40 | 42.1 | 8.6% | 19.2% | 17.1% | 1988 | $857 | 17.7% | 91.7% | 2.0% |
| Whitaker | 2.44 | 50.2 | 4.8% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 1985 | $1,332 | 18.2% | 87.8% | 1.6% |
| Unionville | 2.34 | 51.6 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 18.0% | 1980 | $1,630 | 31.8% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
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 Ellettsville. 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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