2023 ACS Census Data · Population 203,927
Ellis County is a mid-sized county in Texas with a population of 203,927. The median household income is $95,898, 47% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.1%, median home value is $306,400, and 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
203,927
2023 estimate
Rank #341 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$95,898
Household
Rank #184 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$306,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #465 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #810 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
19.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
48% above Texas avg·47% above national avg
Poverty Rate
46% above Texas avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above Texas avg·20% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,646
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
78% above Texas avg·46% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
51% above Texas avg·56% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Texas avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
22% below Texas avg·19% below national avg
Housing Units
72,541
Households
68,852
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,171
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% above Texas avg·19% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Texas avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.7%
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