Ellsworth, MI Demographics

A map of Ellsworth's Population by Race

Ellsworth, Michigan has an estimated population of 265, a large decrease from the 367 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 14.4% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ellsworth is ranked the 643rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 595th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ellsworth's White Population

237 residents of Ellsworth, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ellsworth is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ellsworth ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's White population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. White residents' share of Ellsworth's population has decreased from 92.4% to 89.4%.

Ellsworth is more White than neighboring Eastport (84.9% White), and Norwood (81.7% White). Ellsworth is less White than neighboring Central Lake (97.5% White), Ironton (97.1% White), and East Jordan (92.6% White).

Ellsworth's Black Population

8 residents of Ellsworth, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ellsworth is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ellsworth ranks 534th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Ellsworth's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.0%.

Ellsworth is more Black than neighboring Central Lake (0.1% Black), Ironton (0% Black), East Jordan (0% Black), Eastport (0% Black), and Norwood (2.4% Black).

Ellsworth's Asian Population

0 residents of Ellsworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ellsworth is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ellsworth ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Ellsworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ellsworth is less Asian than neighboring East Jordan (1.1% Asian), Eastport (1.6% Asian), and Norwood (7.9% Asian).

Ellsworth's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Ellsworth, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ellsworth is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ellsworth ranks 491st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ellsworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Ellsworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Central Lake (1% Hispanic), Ironton (0% Hispanic), East Jordan (1.8% Hispanic), Eastport (1.9% Hispanic), and Norwood (0% Hispanic).

Ellsworth's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Ellsworth, or 0.8% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ellsworth ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Ellsworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ellsworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), Ironton (0% Native American/Other), and Norwood (0% Native American/Other). Ellsworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Jordan (0.9% Native American/Other), and Eastport (4.5% Native American/Other).

Ellsworth's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Ellsworth, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ellsworth is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ellsworth ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellsworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ellsworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Ellsworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Central Lake (0.8% Multiracial), Ironton (2.9% Multiracial), and East Jordan (3.5% Multiracial). Ellsworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastport (7.1% Multiracial), and Norwood (7.9% 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.