Ellis County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ellis County is located in Kansas with a total population of 28,870. It is the 21st most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis County is 32.5 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis County is $59,889. This is 18% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $211,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $203,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ellis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ellis County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 12% higher 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 95.3%.