Ellis County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ellis County is located in Texas with a total population of 203,927. It is the 25th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis County is 36.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis County is $95,898. This is 26% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $306,400. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ellis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.