Ellis County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 213,160 #326 / 3,222
90th
Median Household Income $99,595 +32.5% #171 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 36.3 years -6.7% #2,837 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $348,600 +23.7% #426 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,594 +37.1% #190 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 6.9% -45.2% #200 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

Ellis County has a population of 213,160, making it the #326 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Ellis County is $99,595, ranking #171 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$99,595 +32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #171 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,925 −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #730 of 3,222
77th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.9% −45.2% vs nat'l
Rank #200 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,631 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1% −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #760 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.5 min +21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #416 of 3,222
87th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Ellis County is $348,600 (+23.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,594/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.

Median Home Value
$348,600 +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #426 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,594 +37.1% vs nat'l
Rank #190 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,405 of 3,222
56th percentile
75.8% Homeownership

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Health

85.0% of residents in Ellis County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.

85.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.0% −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,881 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Ellis County, Texas

Ellis County, Texas has a total population of 213,160, making it the 326th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ellis County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Ellis County is $99,595, which ranks #171 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Ellis County is $348,600, 23.7% above the national median. Renters in Ellis County pay a median gross rent of $1,594 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Ellis County, 30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.

Ellis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (28.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.4%).

All data for Ellis County, Texas 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.