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Ellisville, MS
City in Jones County, Mississippi.
Population
4,521
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
0
Ellisville and its ZIP codes
Ellisville at a glance
- Ellisville is about 6.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 77th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $32,100, 43% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Ellisville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellisville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,100
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$99,500
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (375), German Americans (302), Mexican Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Ellisville.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,231
28,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$424M
FY 2026, $6,310 per person
How people get to work
Ellisville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellisville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellisville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Ellisville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelCity | 6.9 mi | 18.5 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| SosoTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| OvettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| RunnelstownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| SandersvilleTown | 17 mi | 5 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| SeminaryTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PetalCity | 18 mi | 16.9 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| CollinsCity | 22 mi | 8 |
| HattiesburgCity | 22 mi | 53.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellisville, MS in?
- Ellisville is in Jones County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ellisville, MS?
- About 4,521 people live in Ellisville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellisville?
- Nearby places include Laurel (6.9 mi), Moselle (7.7 mi), Soso (12 mi), Eastabuchie (12 mi), Ovett (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023