Ellis County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,920 | — | #1,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,084 | -16.1% | #1,788 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.2 years | -14.7% | #3,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,300 | -23.3% | #1,241 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | -18.9% | #1,204 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.6% | #2,502 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ellis County has a population of 28,920, making it the #1,507 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ellis County is $63,084, ranking #1,788 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Ellis County is $216,300 (-23.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $943/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.2%.
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92.7% of residents in Ellis County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County, Kansas has a total population of 28,920, making it the 1,507th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ellis County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ellis County is $63,084, which ranks #1,788 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Ellis County is $216,300, 23.3% below the national median. Renters in Ellis County pay a median gross rent of $943 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ellis County, 38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.4 min.
Ellis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Ellis County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.