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Ellenboro, WV
Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Population
209
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
186
ZIP codes
0
Ellenboro and its ZIP codes
Ellenboro at a glance
- Ellenboro is about 2.5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Ellenboro, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ritchie County. PPP loans are for Ellenboro.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,046
2,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.9M
FY 2026, $8,514 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ellenboro, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellenboro, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Ellenboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisvilleTown | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| PennsboroCity | 4.6 mi | 2.7 |
| CairoTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| PullmanTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| St. MarysCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Newport, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| BelmontCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| West UnionTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AuburnTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FriendlyTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras), OHVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MiddlebourneTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Reno, OHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| SistersvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellenboro, WV in?
- Ellenboro is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Ellenboro, WV?
- About 209 people live in Ellenboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellenboro?
- Nearby places include Harrisville (4.1 mi), Pennsboro (4.6 mi), Cairo (7 mi), Pullman (7.9 mi), St. Marys (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023