EMPLOYMENT LEVELS
Ellsworth Township is primarily an agricultural/farming community in Mahoning County situated on 25.4 square miles with a population of approximately 2,217 as of the 2010 Census. No municipalities are located in Ellsworth Township, although the unincorporated community of Ellsworth lies at the center of the township.The unemployment rate in Ellsworth, OH lies below the national average at 6.00%, with the national rate at 6.30%.
WHITE VS. BLUE COLLAR
Ellsworth, OH holds a high employment rate with the majority of its citizens working in white collar fields. The type of employment varies greatly, with rates similar in many different fields. Males in Ellsworth, OH holds the highest rates of employment in the fields of production occupations, sales workers, metal workers, and management positions all having similar numbers. Females tend to differ more, holding its highest rates in either secretarial positions or teachers.
INCOME LEVELS
Ellsworth, OH is a middle class area with the average income of $57,282 falling far above the overall Ohio income level. When analyzing the breakdown of household income, more than 50% of Ellsworth's population earns above the Ohio average of 45,000.
Strengths:
The city of Ellsworth has many strong suits in the economical means. Its average annual income is almost $12,000 greater than the Ohio average. Also, the unemployment rates are below that of the national level, with the majority of the citizens hold white collar positions. With future growth in the area projected to follow along the national line, the number of employed in the area is only going to get stronger.
Weaknesses:
Ellsworth is primarily a farming area, so they lack much major business. In fact, the major industries in the area besides farming all revolve around trade skills such as welding, carpentry, and motorsports. A commute is necessary to reach the nearest accessible towns with multiple businesses. Also, recent job growth in the area is only half of that of the national average, with less than 1% of new opportunities.
The city of Ellsworth has many strong suits in the economical means. Its average annual income is almost $12,000 greater than the Ohio average. Also, the unemployment rates are below that of the national level, with the majority of the citizens hold white collar positions. With future growth in the area projected to follow along the national line, the number of employed in the area is only going to get stronger.
Weaknesses:
Ellsworth is primarily a farming area, so they lack much major business. In fact, the major industries in the area besides farming all revolve around trade skills such as welding, carpentry, and motorsports. A commute is necessary to reach the nearest accessible towns with multiple businesses. Also, recent job growth in the area is only half of that of the national average, with less than 1% of new opportunities.
References:
http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/ohio/ellsworth_township
http://www.city-data.com/township/Ellsworth-Mahoning-OH.html
http://www.northwood.com/Community/OH/ELLSWORTH/Demographics/
http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/ohio/ellsworth_township
http://www.city-data.com/township/Ellsworth-Mahoning-OH.html
http://www.northwood.com/Community/OH/ELLSWORTH/Demographics/