Ellsworth, KS Demographics

A map of Ellsworth's Population by Race

Ellsworth, Kansas has an estimated population of 3,108, a slight increase from the 3,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 6.4% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ellsworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ellsworth has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ellsworth, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ellsworth is ranked the 88th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ellsworth was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ellsworth's White Population

2,415 residents of Ellsworth, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ellsworth is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Ellsworth ranks 604th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ellsworth's population has decreased from 79.4% to 77.7%.

Ellsworth is more White than neighboring Lorraine (74.5% White), and Geneseo (74.6% White). Ellsworth is less White than neighboring Kanopolis (88.2% White), Frederick (100% White), and Holyrood (92% White).

Ellsworth's Black Population

198 residents of Ellsworth, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ellsworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ellsworth ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Ellsworth's population has decreased from 8.0% to 6.4%.

Ellsworth is more Black than neighboring Kanopolis (0% Black), Lorraine (0% Black), Frederick (0% Black), Geneseo (0% Black), and Holyrood (2.1% Black).

Ellsworth's Asian Population

29 residents of Ellsworth, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ellsworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ellsworth ranks 237th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 123.1%. Asian residents' share of Ellsworth's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Ellsworth is more Asian than neighboring Kanopolis (0% Asian), Lorraine (0% Asian), Frederick (0% Asian), Geneseo (0% Asian), and Holyrood (0% Asian).

Ellsworth's Hispanic Population

252 residents of Ellsworth, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ellsworth is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ellsworth ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ellsworth's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.1%.

Ellsworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Frederick (0% Hispanic), Geneseo (7% Hispanic), and Holyrood (3.7% Hispanic). Ellsworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Kanopolis (10.9% Hispanic), and Lorraine (10.9% Hispanic).

Ellsworth's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Ellsworth, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ellsworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ellsworth ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ellsworth's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Ellsworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kanopolis (0% Native American/Other), Lorraine (0% Native American/Other), Frederick (0% Native American/Other), and Holyrood (0.3% Native American/Other). Ellsworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Geneseo (2.3% Native American/Other).

Ellsworth's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Ellsworth, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ellsworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ellsworth ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ellsworth's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.3%.

Ellsworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Kanopolis (0.9% Multiracial), Frederick (0% Multiracial), and Holyrood (1.9% Multiracial). Ellsworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Lorraine (14.6% Multiracial), and Geneseo (16% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.