Ellis County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 213,160 | — | #326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,595 | +32.5% | #171 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $348,600 | +23.7% | #426 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,594 | +37.1% | #190 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | -45.2% | #200 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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85.0% of residents in Ellis County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.
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.