Ellis Grove, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ellis Grove, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ellis Grove, Illinois had a total population of 359, the 1026th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,813, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 5.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 6.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x.
Unemployment rate of 8.9% is notably above the national average.

Ellis Grove Quick Facts

Population 359

Median Household Income $82,813

Median Home Value $78,300

Poverty Rate 5.3%

Unemployment Rate 8.9%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%

Affordability Ratio 0.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

High School Graduation Rate 94.5%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 359 1026th of 1,445

Median Income $82,813 top 30%

Poverty Rate 5.3% 58% lower than national

Median Home Value $78,300 bottom 20%

How Ellis Grove Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	330	359	+8.8%
Median household income	$68,750	$82,813	+20.5%
Median home value	$79,500	$78,300	-1.5%

How Ellis Grove Compares

Median Household Income

Ellis Grove

$82,813

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ellis Grove

$78,300

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.3%

$25K-$50K 13.9%

$50K-$100K 43.0%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.7%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

0.7%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

13.3%

$75K-$100K

19.9%

$100K-$125K

19.2%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

8.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

0.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 12.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

29.3%

55-74

21.4%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ellis Grove Rankings in Illinois

#1026 Population of 1,445

#408 Median Income of 1,374

#1247 Education of 1,444

#1137 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Randolph County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chester	6,797	$80,625	21.6%	$111,700
Sparta	4,068	$52,188	24.4%	$111,200
Red Bud	3,782	$71,850	4.9%	$171,000
Steeleville	1,855	$60,313	22.5%	$158,500
Percy	921	$44,015	15.8%	$77,200
Coulterville	796	$48,636	12.1%	$82,300
Evansville	781	$65,750	22.5%	$88,200
Tilden	762	$47,857	28.7%	$70,300
Prairie du Rocher	454	$66,161	8.2%	$88,800
Ruma	394	$75,000	4.6%	$125,600

Cities Similar to Ellis Grove

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kenney	349	$82,813	$81,500	9.9%	4.9%
Martinton	363	$79,000	$105,000	9.4%	9.1%
Coalton	357	$76,875	$92,300	12.0%	5.9%
Arenzville	342	$80,750	$104,700	31.0%	5.3%
Monroe Center	369	$93,056	$164,700	24.5%	4.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Ellis Grove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ellis Grove is a small community located in Illinois, within Randolph County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 1026th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis Grove is 39.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis Grove is $82,813. This is about the same as the state median of $83,390. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $78,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Ellis Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ellis Grove has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.5% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ellis Grove, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ellis Grove, Illinois?

Ellis Grove, Illinois has a population of 359 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ellis Grove, IL?

The median household income in Ellis Grove is $82,813, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ellis Grove, IL?

The poverty rate in Ellis Grove is 5.3%. This means approximately 19 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ellis Grove, Illinois?

Ellis Grove's population is 92.5% White, 0.0% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ellis Grove, IL?

The median home value in Ellis Grove is $78,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.9x.

How educated is Ellis Grove, Illinois?

6.8% of adults (25+) in Ellis Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.