Ellis County's estimated 2026 population is 249,280 with a growth rate of 3.49% 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 65.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 35.4 years
There are 156,990 adults, (27,788 of whom are seniors) in Ellis County.
Female: 107,640 (50.5%)
Male: 105,520 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Ellis County includes 59.56% White, 14.53% Black or African American, 9.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126,957 | 59.56% |
| Two or more races | 32,330 | 15.17% |
| Black or African American | 30,976 | 14.53% |
| Other race | 19,591 | 9.19% |
| Asian | 1,820 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 1,111 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 375 | 0.18% |
Ellis County's average per capita income is $57,100. Household income levels show a median of $99,595. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,446 | $144,175 |
| Families | $110,734 | $128,845 |
| Households | $99,595 | $117,930 |
| Non Families | $53,479 | $69,509 |
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