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Ellsinore, MO

City in Carter County, Missouri.

Population

678

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,341

ZIP codes

0

Ellsinore and its ZIP codes

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Ellsinore at a glance

  • Ellsinore is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,010, 26% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 (35% below Missouri) and median rent is $688 a month.

Local data for Ellsinore, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ellsinore, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,010

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$150,800

Median rent

$688/mo

Homeownership

49.6%

Bachelor's or higher

13.6%

Median age

32.9

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (81), Mexican Americans (59), Irish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Ellsinore.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$37,585

1,448 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,549

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$50.4M

FY 2026, $9,684 per person

Carter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ellsinore, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.6%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home13.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ellsinore, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

713

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

37

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 23°F

48.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ellsinore, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities near Ellsinore

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HunterCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.6
GrandinCity8.4 mi0.4
Mill SpringVillage9.7 mi0.4
WilliamsvilleCity11 mi0.3
PiedmontCity15 mi2.2
Van BurenTown15 mi2
FairdealingCensus-designated place20 mi5.7
GreenvilleCity21 mi0.7
DoniphanCity22 mi1.4
Poplar BluffCity22 mi13.5
FremontCensus-designated place23 mi0.2
OxlyCensus-designated place23 mi2.6
EllingtonCity24 mi1.5
HarviellCensus-designated place24 mi1.8
Des ArcVillage25 mi0.2
NaylorCity26 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ellsinore, MO in?
Ellsinore is in Carter County, Missouri.
What is the population of Ellsinore, MO?
About 678 people live in Ellsinore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ellsinore?
Nearby places include Hunter (6.8 mi), Grandin (8.4 mi), Mill Spring (9.7 mi), Williamsville (11 mi), Piedmont (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023