Ellington, Missouri
City · Population 766 · #381 in Missouri
About Ellington
Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Ellington is a tiny community counting 766 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ellington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 525 residents per square mile.
📰 Ellington News Today
- Ellington, Missouri To Host First‑Ever PRCA Rodeo - Webster-Kirkwood Times Webster-Kirkwood Times · Apr 27
- Reynolds County man faces child molestation charges KFVS12 · Jun 12
- Junior 'Corky' Flowers waynecojournalbanner.com · Mar 23
- Missouri man gets 16 years for sexually assaulting Jersey County child Alton Telegraph · Jul 6
- Mildred Rose Mann Obituary Apr 17, 2026 C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes · Apr 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ellington Unique
- The only place in America named Ellington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ellington
- ELLINGTON ELEMENTARY
- ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)766
Rank in state#381 of 938
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density525/sq mi
Coordinates37.2369, -90.9737