Ellenboro
Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia

Ellenboro is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, with 221 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrisville, 4.0 miles S.
- 221residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 196 / sq mipopulation density
- 26346ZIP code
About Ellenboro
Ellenboro is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 222 at the 2020 census. The town is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 16; the North Bend Rail Trail also passes through the town. The town was named for Ellen Mariah Williamson, the eldest daughter of the family that granted a right of way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to build their line through the town; an earlier name for the community was Shumley. Ellenboro was incorporated in 1903.
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Living in Ellenboro
- Median household income
- $52,917
- Median home value
- $118,200
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 26.5
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Ellenboro had 221 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 221 |
|---|---|
| Density | 196 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ellenboro at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Ritchie County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 221 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2700° N, 81.0557° W |
| ZIP code | 26346 |
| Official website | local.wv.gov/ellenboro/Pages/default.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5424844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ellenboro
- Harrisville4.0 mi S
- Pennsboro4.9 mi E
- Cairo6.8 mi SW
- Pullman8.0 mi SE
- St. Marys11.7 mi NW
- Newport, OH12.5 mi NW
- Belmont13.4 mi NW
- West Union15.0 mi E
- Auburn16.1 mi SE
- Friendly16.8 mi N
- Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH17.1 mi N
- Middlebourne17.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Ellenboro
What county is Ellenboro in?
Ellenboro is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Ellenboro, WV?
221 people lived in Ellenboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ellenboro, WV?
The ZIP code of Ellenboro is 26346.
What is the elevation of Ellenboro?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ellenboro?
Harrisville (4.0 mi), Pennsboro (4.9 mi), Cairo (6.8 mi), Pullman (8.0 mi), St. Marys (11.7 mi).
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