Ellsworth, ME

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ellsworth

Neighborhood

Hancock, ME

Sand Beach / West Ellsworth

East Blue Hill / South Blue Hill

Dog Corners / Dow Pines

Hancock Point / North Lamoine

East Orland / Five Mile Corners

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ellsworth

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.3%

Households with Children

25.2%

School Enrollment K-12

776

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.5%
High School / GED: 26.2%
Some College or Associate's: 30.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.6%
Single Parents: 4.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.3%
Living Alone: 44.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.5%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 79.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources