Ellis County Population

1900–2026

3,605

2026 projection

3.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ellis County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,605-80.22%
20253,613-80.22%
20243,621-160.44%
20233,637-501.36%
20223,687-511.36%
20213,738-40.11%
20203,742-1233.18%
20193,865-771.95%
20183,942-190.48%
20173,961-1222.99%

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Ellis County Demographics

43.5median age

Median age

Female44.4 yrs
Male42.4 yrs

Adults

2,869
856 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults2,013 other adults

Sex

Female 50.3% · 1,852Male 49.7% · 1,831

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 37 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ellis County Income

$61,016median household income

Median household income

$61,016

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,099

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Ellis County Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%53%58%
Never married25%31%18%
Divorced10%10%10%
Widowed9%5%13%
Separated1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201