Ellis County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Ellis County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ellis County, Texas has a population of 213,160, the 25th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $99,595 and the median home value is $348,600. The poverty rate is 6.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ellis County Quick Facts

Population 213,160

Median Household Income $99,595

Median Home Value $348,600

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 36.3 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.1%

High School Graduation 88.2%

Cities/Places 15

Population 213,160 25th of 254

Median Income $99,595 27% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Ellis County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	203,927	213,160	+4.5%
Median household income	$95,898	$99,595	+3.9%
Median home value	$306,400	$348,600	+13.8%

Median Household Income

Ellis

$99,595

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ellis

$348,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.1%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 49.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

15.1%

$200K+

12.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

68.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,594/mo 19.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.4%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

19.9%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ellis County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Waxahachie	45,347	$85,723	7.9%	$336,500
Midlothian	39,356	$126,641	5.2%	$411,800
Ennis	22,588	$75,074	10.9%	$260,100
Red Oak	17,077	$104,561	5.2%	$366,100
Venus	6,745	$106,023	9.5%	$270,500
Palmer	2,515	$104,258	4.5%	$226,000
Italy	2,372	$60,754	11.1%	$168,600
Oak Leaf	1,827	$131,806	2.8%	$411,300
Garrett	1,260	$79,792	3.1%	$125,800
Milford	966	$30,850	25.4%	$160,200
Bardwell	963	$61,000	10.1%	$133,000
Maypearl	907	$69,550	1.0%	$335,300
Pecan Hill	723	$104,712	2.1%	$325,400
Bristol	649	$101,653	0.0%	$634,800
Alma	541	$108,750	3.5%	$292,300

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Population Overview

Ellis County is located in Texas with a total population of 213,160. It is the 25th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ellis County is 36.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ellis County is $99,595. This is 27% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $348,600. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% 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 52.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.2%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ellis County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ellis County, Texas?

Ellis County has a population of 213,160, making it the 25th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Ellis County?

The median household income in Ellis County is $99,595 with a poverty rate of 6.9%.

How many cities are in Ellis County, Texas?

Ellis County contains 15 Census-designated places.