Ellsworth, Maine
Ellsworth: City in Maine
About
Ellsworth is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,741 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,249 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Ellsworth
| Population : | 8,249 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 04605 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 243.25 km2 |
| Official name : | Ellsworth |
| Named for : | Oliver Ellsworth |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Capital city : | Ellsworth is capital of Hancock County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1763 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:33:06 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ellsworth is located at 44°32'36"N 68°25'10"W (44.5434100, -68.4194600).
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Official website of Ellsworth
Demographics
The population of Ellsworth increased by 6.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,741 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,768 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,814 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,880 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,852 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,874 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,914 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,971 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,011 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,180 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,249 | 0.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 51,527 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 50,979 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 52,455 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 50,976 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 77.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 10.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,450 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,838 |
Ellsworth zip code is 04605.
County name: Hancock, County
fips: 23009
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,838 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $120,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,124 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $740 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 24 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,455 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 90,957 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 284,087 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 253,243 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 652,236 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,632 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,997 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,847 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,124 |
| 2019 total employment : | 18,297 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 976,619 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,264 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,082 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,275 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,037 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 575 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,246 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 480 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,273 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 122.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 415.45 |
Other Places in Ellsworth
1 Ellsworth Police Department
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2 Ellsworth City Hall
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3 Ellsworth Fire Department
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4 Ellsworth Transfer Station
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5 Ellsworth City Harbor Master
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6 Ellsworth Finance Department
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7 Ellsworth City Tax Department
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8 Rural Hall (Surry, Maine)
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9 Ellsworth Planning Department
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10 Ellsworth City Clerk
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People born in Ellsworth (19)
People born in Ellsworth, including politician, lawyer and judge John A. Peters, mixed martial artist Tim Sylvia, diplomat and publisher John Hay Whitney, .
List
- Bryant Moore (United States Army officer (1894-1951)) he was born in 06/06/1894
- Curt Fullerton (American baseball player) he was born in 13/09/1898
- Darryl Pollard (American football player) he was born in 11/05/1964
- Dick Scott (baseball coach) he was born in 19/07/1962
- Frank A. Moore (American politician) he was born in 05/11/1844
- Fulton J. Redman (American politician and publisher) he was born in 12/03/1885
- Henry Crosby Emery (American economist) he was born in 21/12/1872
- Jude Johnstone (American singer-songwriter)
- Mary Agnes Tincker (American novelist) she was born in 18/07/1833
- Frank M. Warren, Sr. (businessman) he was born in 10/05/1848
- Robert Gerry (American politician) he was born in 09/01/1858
- John De Laittre (American businessman, banker and politician) he was born in 05/03/1832
- Kate Clifton Osgood Holmes (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1858
- Alfred Morang (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1901
- Eugene Griffin (American military and civil engineer (1855-1907)) he was born in 13/10/1855
- Harriet Estelle Griffin (1863-1941) she was born in 04/02/1864
Schools in Ellsworth
College & universities near Ellsworth, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160959 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor (ME) | 04609 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ellsworth, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Post offices near Ellsworth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Post Office | Ellsworth (ME) | 04605 |
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Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor | 5,594 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Bucksport | 4,916 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Blue Hill | 2,651 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Hancock | 2,440 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Orland | 2,173 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Deer Isle | 1,911 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,793 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Gouldsboro | 1,743 | City in United States of America |
| Dedham | 1,666 | Town in Maine |
| Tremont | 1,602 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Trenton | 1,568 | Town in Maine |
| Franklin | 1,567 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Surry | 1,504 | Town in Virginia |
| Sullivan | 1,261 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot | 1,220 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Sedgwick | 1,175 | Town in Maine |
Distance to Other Cities
Ellsworth distances to largest Maine cities
