Ellis County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ellis County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 3,717. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis County is 43.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis County is $56,992. This is 10% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $122,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ellis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ellis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.