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Ellenboro, NC
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Population
901
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
712
ZIP codes
0
Ellenboro and its ZIP codes
Ellenboro at a glance
- Ellenboro is about 3.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,769 a year, 31% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (43% below North Carolina) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Ellenboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellenboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,769
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
27.5
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (44), German Americans (41), Dominican Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutherford County. PPP loans are for Ellenboro.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,049
18,151 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,500
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $10,100 per person
How people get to work
Ellenboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellenboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
102
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellenboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Ellenboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaroleenCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MooresboroTown | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| BosticTown | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LattimoreTown | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CliffsideCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.3 |
| Forest CityTown | 6.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 7.5 mi | 4.5 |
| KingstownTown | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| PolkvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SpindaleTown | 9.5 mi | 5.4 |
| RuthTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RutherfordtonTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| LawndaleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 13 mi | 22.4 |
| Chesnee, SCCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellenboro, NC in?
- Ellenboro is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Ellenboro, NC?
- About 901 people live in Ellenboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellenboro?
- Nearby places include Caroleen (3.9 mi), Mooresboro (4.1 mi), Bostic (4.8 mi), Lattimore (5.7 mi), Henrietta (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023