Ellis County's estimated 2026 population is 29,181 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ellis County is the 21st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 28,424 and has seen a growth of 2.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ellis County includes 90.15% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.15%)
Two or more races (4.16%)
Other race (2.15%)
Black or African American (1.8%)
Asian (1.45%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,026 | 90.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,201 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 622 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 520 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 420 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ellis County's average per capita income is $47,533. Household income levels show a median of $59,889. The poverty rate stands at 17.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,428 | - |
| Families | $88,222 | $103,066 |
| Households | $59,889 | $89,458 |
| Non Families | $40,112 | $68,461 |
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