Ellenboro, North Carolina
Ellenboro: Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Ellenboro is a city located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 873 and a population density of 266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 830 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Ellenboro
| Population : | 830 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Rutherford County |
| Postal code : | 28040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 3.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,063 feet / 324 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:17:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ellenboro is located at 35°19'44"N 81°45'31"W (35.3290100, -81.7587100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ellenboro decreased by 5.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 873 | - | census |
| 2011 | 843 | -3.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 839 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 834 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 830 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 828 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 825 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 826 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 830 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 832 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 830 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,417 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,555 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,447 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,518 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 91.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,051 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
Ellenboro zip code is 28040.
County name: Rutherford, County
fips: 37161
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $177,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,365 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $493 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $938 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,650 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 125,113 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 194,856 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 214,090 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,602 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,642 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,357 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 677 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 645 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,325.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.67 |
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People born in Ellenboro (2)
People born in Ellenboro, including basketball player-coach Belus Smawley, physicist Martin D. Whitaker, .
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Schools in Ellenboro
College & universities near Ellenboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198561 | Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs (NC) | 28017-0997 |
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
| 198321 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby (NC) | 28152-6224 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ellenboro, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ellenboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenbor Post Office | Ellenboro (NC) | 28040 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ellenboro , Wisconsin human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 538 people.
- Ellenboro , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 368 people.
Other cities in Rutherford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 7,138 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Spindale | 4,175 | City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rutherfordton | 4,090 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Lake Lure | 1,153 | Town in North Carolina |
| Ruth | 400 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Bostic | 379 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
