Central Iowa Times

31.3 percent of Ellsworth residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ellsworth population reached 386.

Out of 265 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	121	31.3
Employed	265	68.7
Employed in civilian labor force	265	68.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0