Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Ellsworth is worth considering.
Ellsworth is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The education level of Ellsworth citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 37.02% of adults in Ellsworth have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Ellsworth in 2022 was $34,248, which is middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $136,992 for a family of four. However, Ellsworth contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Ellsworth home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ellsworth residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Ellsworth include English, Irish, German, French, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Ellsworth is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Tagalog.
