Ellis city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ellis city is a small community located in Kansas, within Ellis County. The total population is 2,145. It ranks as the 114th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis city is 34.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 30.1% of the population under 18, Ellis city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis city is $70,274. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $156,900. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Ellis city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ellis city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ellis city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.