Population 280 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ellis Mills
Household size in Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Ellis Mills sits close to the national average of 2.65.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ellis Mills is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.9, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Ellis Mills as they are nationally: 10.9%, against 11.6%.
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 Ellis Mills
Renters in Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ellis Mills is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 65.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in Ellis Mills, 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.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Ellis Mills are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $770 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$158 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ellis Mills costs $770 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Ellis Mills
Bachelor's degrees in Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ellis Mills: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ellis Mills is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Tennessee as a whole looks much the same.
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 Ellis Mills
| Period | Ellis Mills | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ellis Mills has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Ellis Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Mills | 2.60 | 43.2 | 10.9% | 15.8% | 16.6% | 1985 | $770 | 12.0% | 91.3% | 1.4% |
| Woolworth | 2.47 | 42.8 | 17.4% | 13.1% | 8.2% | 1985 | $746 | 13.9% | 89.9% | 2.3% |
| Slayden | 2.49 | 50.3 | 8.8% | 18.3% | 13.4% | 1992 | $549 | 13.6% | 77.5% | 2.3% |
| Vanleer | 2.44 | 47.5 | 10.8% | 21.0% | 12.9% | 1990 | $703 | 16.6% | 81.0% | 1.9% |
| Cumberland City | 2.55 | 40.1 | 8.9% | 20.4% | 16.5% | 1989 | $899 | 16.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Erin | 2.49 | 43.5 | 12.6% | 24.2% | 15.8% | 1983 | $721 | 15.0% | 89.9% | 2.4% |
| Pollard | 2.47 | 41.1 | 15.5% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 1985 | $675 | 15.7% | 89.1% | 1.7% |
| Cumberland Furnace | 2.56 | 44.5 | 9.4% | 18.0% | 12.0% | 1992 | $872 | 18.8% | 86.7% | 4.0% |
| Silvertop | 3.06 | 39.7 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 10.6% | 1985 | $797 | 15.5% | 78.9% | 0.6% |
| Louise | 2.68 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1992 | $880 | 17.3% | 90.2% | 13.5% |
| Sylvia | 2.55 | 45.9 | 9.7% | 16.4% | 11.9% | 1988 | $879 | 20.4% | 84.2% | 1.1% |
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 Ellis Mills. 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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