Ellis County, Kansas Population 2022
Ellis County, Kansas's estimated population is 28,274 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ellis County, Kansas is the 21st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 28,424 and has seen a growth of -0.53% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,336 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 6,179 | 4,843 | 362.50% |
| 1890 | 7,942 | 1,763 | 28.53% |
| 1900 | 8,626 | 684 | 8.61% |
| 1910 | 12,170 | 3,544 | 41.09% |
| 1920 | 14,138 | 1,968 | 16.17% |
| 1930 | 15,907 | 1,769 | 12.51% |
| 1940 | 17,508 | 1,601 | 10.06% |
| 1950 | 19,043 | 1,535 | 8.77% |
| 1960 | 21,270 | 2,227 | 11.69% |
| 1970 | 24,730 | 3,460 | 16.27% |
| 1980 | 26,098 | 1,368 | 5.53% |
| 1990 | 26,004 | -94 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 28,424 | 2,420 | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 28,765 | 341 | 1.20% |
| 2012 | 29,089 | 324 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 29,030 | -59 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 28,963 | -67 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 28,999 | 36 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 28,942 | -57 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 28,735 | -207 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 28,646 | -89 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 28,553 | -93 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 28,460 | -93 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 28,367 | -93 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 28,274 | -93 | -0.33% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,701 | 92.88% |
| Black or African American | 377 | 1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 61 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 482 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 207 | 0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 854 | 2.97% |
Ellis County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,686 | 2.36 | 62.8 |
| Married | 5,536 | 3 | 91.1 |
| Male | 340 | 2.77 | 47.9 |
| Female | 998 | 3.08 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 4,812 | 1.43 | 37 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 735 | 4.14% |
| High School Graduate | 4,394 | 24.74% |
| Some College | 3,950 | 22.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,678 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,363 | 24.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,386 | 13.43% |
Ellis County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 165 | 165 | 161 |
| Asian | 267 | 267 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 310 | 178 |
| Islander | 49 | 19 | 19 |
| White | 16,302 | 15,520 | 6,078 |
| Hispanic | 779 | 647 | 239 |
| Black | 188 | 159 | 57 |
| Native American | 39 | 31 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 97.58%.
$40,610
Average Earnings
$44,325
Average Male
$35,671
Average Female
Ellis County, Kansas Language by Age
Ellis County, Kansas Language
93.65% of Ellis County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 6.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
Ellis County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 333 | 169 | 50.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,581 | 368 | 23.28% |
| Native | 58 | 11 | 18.97% |
| Multiple | 841 | 125 | 14.86% |
| White | 24,748 | 3,370 | 13.62% |
| Other | 41 | NaN% |
14.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
15.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ellis County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellis County, Kansas is Black, with 50.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellis County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.12%.
Ellis County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Ellis County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Ellis County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Ellis County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,295 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 6 | 10.17% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.41% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.72% |
Ellis County, Kansas Veterans by Education
7.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.27%
Born in Ellis County, Kansas
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
1.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.72% of Ellis County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 79.27% having been born in Kansas. 1.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990