Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Ellsworth is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 3,284 at the 2010 census
. The village is located within the Town of Ellsworth
. The residential area of East Ellsworth is part of the village, but still has its own post office and zipcode: 54010.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.7 km²), all land.
As of the census
of 2010, there were 3,284 people, 1,169 households, and 755 families residing in the village. The population density
was 779.5 people per square mile (301.1/km²). There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 324.2 per square mile (125.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.21% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.58% from other races
, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,169 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,604, and the median income for a family was $51,286. Males had a median income of $36,069 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $18,661. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
The Isabelle River runs through East Ellsworth.
East Ellsworth still maintains its own zip code
(54010) and post office
, despite the fact that Ellsworth and East Ellsworth are now one contiguous village.
The area is slowly becoming incorporated into the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Pierce County, Wisconsin
Pierce County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 41,019. Its county seat is Ellsworth. Pierce County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area .-Geography:...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,284 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
. The village is located within the Town of Ellsworth
Ellsworth (town), Wisconsin
Ellsworth is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,064 at the 2000 census. The Village of Ellsworth is located within the town...
. The residential area of East Ellsworth is part of the village, but still has its own post office and zipcode: 54010.
Geography
Ellsworth is located at 44°43′57"N 92°28′48"W (44.73261, -92.480177).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.7 km²), all land.
Demographics
Census
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of 2010, there were 3,284 people, 1,169 households, and 755 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 779.5 people per square mile (301.1/km²). There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 324.2 per square mile (125.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.21% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 1,169 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,604, and the median income for a family was $51,286. Males had a median income of $36,069 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $18,661. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
East Ellsworth
East Ellsworth was created about 1 mile from the already existing village of Ellsworth, Wisconsin. When a railroad was being built near Ellsworth, engineers decided it was pointless to build tracks up the large hill on which Ellsworth is situated. Instead, the railroad depot about a mile southeast of town, and the community of East Ellsworth grew up around it.The Isabelle River runs through East Ellsworth.
East Ellsworth still maintains its own zip code
ZIP Code
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(54010) and post office
Post office
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, despite the fact that Ellsworth and East Ellsworth are now one contiguous village.
The area is slowly becoming incorporated into the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Notable people
- Leon D. CaseLeon D. Case-Career:Case was twice a member of the Michigan Senate. First serving from 1913 to 1914, and, after unsuccessfully running in 1928, serving again from 1933 to 1936. In 1936, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan to run on the gubernatorial ticket with...
, former Michigan Secretary of StateMichigan Secretary of StateThe Secretary of State is the third-ranking official in the U.S. state of Michigan and one of four great offices of state. As the name implies, the officeholder was originally responsible for much of state government, but now the duties are similar to those of the other 47 secretaries of states...
, was born in Ellsworth. - Charles H. CrownhartCharles H. Crownhart-Biography:Crownhart was born in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin in 1863. He was raised in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Crownhart graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1889. He passed away in 1930.-Career:...
, former Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
, practiced law in Ellsworth. - George ThompsonGeorge Thompson (Wisconsin politician)George Thompson was Attorney General of Wisconsin 1963-1965. He received his public education in Hudson, Wisconsin;George Thompson attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls 1936–37, and then St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, where he received his B.A. degree in 1940...
, former Attorney General of Wisconsin, was born in Ellsworth.