Demographics & People — Ellsworth, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,550 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,900 |
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| Median Age | 43.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,539 |
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| Family Households | 1,979 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0745 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,869 |
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| Black or African American | 105 |
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| Asian | 129 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 2,222 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,682 |
| Irish | 1,129 |
| German | 961 |
| Other groups | 950 |
| French (except Basque) | 861 |
| American | 441 |
| Scottish | 423 |
| Italian | 369 |
| Polish | 292 |
Language
| English Only | 7,882 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,160 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 584 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,807 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ellsworth, Maine.
