Ellis County's 2026 population is estimated at 29,181, reflecting a 0.3% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ellis County is the 21st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 28,424 and has grown 2.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 32.1 years
There are 23,100 adults, (4,616 of whom are seniors) in Ellis County.
Female: 14,388 (49.8%)
Male: 14,532 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Ellis County includes 88.69% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,650 | 88.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,663 | 5.75% |
| Other race | 550 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 452 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
Ellis County 's average per capita income is $46,856. Household income levels show a median of $63,084. The poverty rate stands at 18.35%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,971 | - |
| Families | $90,529 | $105,659 |
| Households | $63,084 | $89,365 |
| Non Families | $37,454 | $64,707 |
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