Ellis County's estimated 2026 population is 250,513 with a growth rate of 3.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ellis County is the 25th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 150,408 and has seen a growth of 66.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ellis County includes 64.42% White, 13.24% Black or African American, 7.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (64.42%)
Black or African American (13.24%)
Two or more races (13.22%)
Other race (7.5%)
Asian (0.78%)
Native American (0.68%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131,379 | 64.42% |
| Black or African American | 27,009 | 13.24% |
| Two or more races | 26,963 | 13.22% |
| Other race | 15,289 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1,583 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 1,395 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 309 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ellis County's average per capita income is $54,482. Household income levels show a median of $95,898. The poverty rate stands at 8.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,041 | $141,422 |
| Families | $106,294 | $124,945 |
| Households | $95,898 | $113,936 |
| Non Families | $49,704 | $63,265 |
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