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Ellsworth, ME

Founded 1763Hancock CountyElev. 33 m
Population
8,550
Median home
$214,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Ellsworth

Ellsworth is home to roughly 8,550 residents. Ellsworth was founded in 1763 and sits in Hancock County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $70,990. Homes carry a median value of $214,500, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.1%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,550
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$70,990
Per-capita income
$34,073
Poverty rate
8.5%
High-school grad or higher
95.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg. commute
22.6 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.1%
Sales & office23.3%
Service16.2%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$214,500
Median gross rent
$955/mo
Owner-occupied
68.6%
Median year built
1978
Households
3,539
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Ellsworth has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ellsworth High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Hancock County Technical CenterGrades -2–-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime42% below national
Ellsworth225
Maine104
United States386
↑ 204% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% above national
Ellsworth2,406
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ellsworth Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ellsworth.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hancock County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ellsworth is in Hancock County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ellsworth was founded in 1763 and sits in Hancock County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of Ellsworth
Ellsworth, ME
Where Ellsworth is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Whiting, Samuel Kidder, HouseEllsworth Congregational ChurchJordon, Col, Meltiah, HouseOld Hancock County BuildingsEllsworth City HallJarvis, Col. Charles and Mary Ann, HomesteadHancock County JailGrand, The
Notable people from Ellsworth
Tim SylviaJohn Hay WhitneyFrank M. Warren, Sr.John A. PetersBryant MooreCurt FullertonDarryl PollardFrank A. MooreJohn A. PetersDick Scott
People searches in Ellsworth
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Nearby cities
Brewer (19 mi)Bangor (23 mi)Old (29 mi)Belfast (29 mi)Rockland (45 mi)Waterville (58 mi)

Common questions

Ellsworth — frequently asked

What is the population of Ellsworth, Maine?
Ellsworth has a population of about 8,550, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ellsworth?
The median home value in Ellsworth is $214,500, and the median gross rent is $955/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ellsworth safe? What is the crime rate?
Ellsworth Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 225 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ellsworth face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hancock County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ellsworth?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ellsworth. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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