The increasing homogeneity of the population has coincided with rising median incomes. This could suggest that higher-income white residents may be moving into the area or staying while lower-income or minority residents move out. The declining Hispanic population might be related to changes in local industries or job markets that previously attracted Hispanic workers. The overall population decline, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate that younger or lower-income families are leaving, while older, more established residents remain.

Ellsworth appears to be moving in the opposite direction of national trends, becoming less diverse over time. This trend may reflect broader patterns in small, rural Midwestern communities. The population decline could be part of the "rural brain drain" phenomenon, where younger residents leave small towns for urban areas with more opportunities. The increasing median income coupled with population decline might suggest an aging population, as older residents with established careers tend to have higher incomes. The lack of racial diversity might indicate limited economic diversification in the area, which could make it less attractive to a diverse workforce.

Ellsworth presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has become even less diverse over the past decade while experiencing economic growth. This trend runs counter to many national patterns of increasing diversity and urbanization, highlighting the unique challenges and dynamics of small, rural Midwestern communities.