Population 217 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ellisville
Household size in Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Ellisville are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Ellisville skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Ellisville than nationally: 9.1%, 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 Ellisville
Renters in Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ellisville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (60.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ellisville: 18.1% 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.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −18 | +4 | +6 |
Ellisville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $718 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $668 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $843 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$125 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ellisville costs $843 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 14.3% 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 Ellisville
Bachelor's degrees in Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ellisville: 13.2% 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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Ellisville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Ellisville
| Period | Ellisville | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Ellisville has been strong: just 1.2% 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).
Ellisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisville | 2.22 | 48.4 | 9.1% | 13.4% | 18.1% | 1940 | $843 | 13.2% | 86.6% | 1.2% |
| London Mills | 2.92 | 36.4 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 1954 | $1,036 | 20.1% | 93.3% | 5.8% |
| Fairview | 2.01 | 55.1 | 8.1% | 2.9% | 8.3% | 1968 | $717 | 25.8% | 96.5% | 0.7% |
| Checkrow | 2.02 | 52.9 | 10.1% | 13.0% | 12.8% | 1958 | $847 | 23.9% | 87.3% | 1.2% |
| Fiatt | 2.82 | 39.2 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 12.1% | 1971 | $860 | 23.2% | 96.0% | 5.5% |
| Seville | 2.55 | 36.9 | 17.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 1946 | $998 | 26.0% | 94.1% | 6.3% |
| Avon | 2.21 | 48.2 | 8.6% | 13.8% | 20.7% | 1955 | $878 | 18.6% | 87.0% | 3.0% |
| St. Augustine | 2.47 | 41.7 | 2.7% | 12.5% | 15.0% | 1968 | $737 | 12.6% | 95.6% | 6.9% |
| Rapatee | 1.97 | 55.6 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 13.6% | 1951 | $661 | 20.2% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Smithfield | 2.51 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 1945 | $966 | 23.3% | 94.2% | 10.8% |
| Prairie City | 2.31 | 45.9 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 1963 | $722 | 15.4% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
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 Ellisville. 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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