Ellsworth, Iowa
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Ellsworth is a city located in Hamilton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 531.
Geography
Image:IAMap-doton-Ellsworth.PNG Ellsworth is located at 42°18'43" North, 93°34'51" West (42.311954, -93.580868)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 531 people, 204 households, and 138 families residing in the city. The population density was 227.8/km² (589.9/mi²). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 94.0/km² (243.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.90% White, 0.00% African American, 1.32% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.03% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 11.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 204 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,893, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,299. 11.2% of the population and 8.3% of families were below the poverty line. 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.