Ellis County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Ellis County?
There are 283,344 residents in Ellis County, with a median age of 37. Of this, 49.49% are males and 50.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.28% of the resident pool in Ellis County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.66%. Additionally, 5.06% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 246,169 people in Ellis County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 283,344 | 3.5% |
| Male Population | 140,221 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 143,123 | 4.2% |
Male Population 49.49%
Female Population 50.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 255,810 | 2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,200 | 11.5% |
| Not Citizen | 14,334 | 12.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.28%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.66%
Not Citizen 5.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 574 | -22.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 16,683 | 6.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,019 | 4.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,510 | 18.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 246,169 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 5.96%
Moved from Same State 4.29%
Moved from Different State 1.61%
Same House as Last Year 87.93%
What are the employment statistics in Ellis County?
White-collar workers make up 73.81% of the working population in Ellis County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.19%. There are also 27,600 entrepreneurs in Ellis County (9.68% of the workforce); 196,102 workers employed in private companies (68.77%); and 43,202 people working in governmental institutions (15.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 210,462 | 109.8% |
| Blue Collar | 74,680 | 105.3% |
White Collar 73.81%
Blue Collar 26.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 27,600 | 115.5% |
| Private Companies | 196,102 | 106.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 43,202 | 116.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,238 | 101.8% |
Self Employees 9.68%
Private Companies 68.77%
Governmental Workers 15.15%
Not for Profit Companies 6.4%
How many households are there in Ellis County?
There are a total of 94,747 households in Ellis County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 77.81% of these Ellis County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.19%. Additionally, 39.73% of households have children and 60.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 94,747 | 4.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -16.7% |
| Family Households | 73,718 | 3.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 21,029 | 8.0% |
Family Households 77.81%
Non-Family Households 22.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 37,641 | 4.0% |
| Households without Children | 57,106 | 4.8% |
Households with Children 39.73%
Households without Children 60.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Ellis County?
The average annual household income in Ellis County is $101,255, while the median household income sits at $87,964 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,601, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,852. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,651 and $64,413, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,255 | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income | $87,964 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 24,246 | 4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 251,660 | 3.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ellis County?
There are 99,527 housing units in Ellis County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 94,747 occupied housing units in Ellis County, 76.18% are owner-occupied, while 23.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,296 per month in Ellis County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 99,527 | 4.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,088 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,449 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,058 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,883 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,854 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16,048 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,417 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 24,332 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 19,220 | 14.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 4,178 | 143.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 94,747 | 4.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72,183 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,564 | 5.0% |
Owner Occupied 76.18%
Renter Occupied 23.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 46,138 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 26,045 | 8.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $256,900 | 14.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $216,800 | 28.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,296 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 63.92%
Without Mortgage 36.08%
What is the level of education in Ellis County?
Approximately 35.64% of the population in Ellis County holds a high school degree (that's 73,976 residents), while 25.05% have attained a college certificate (52,001 locals) and 16.97% have a bachelor's degree (35,212 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,493 | 9.0% |
| Some High School | 73,976 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 52,001 | -12.2% |
| Associate Degree | 17,934 | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,212 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,937 | 15.5% |
No High School 5.06%
Some High School 35.64%
Some College 25.05%
Associate Degree 8.64%
Bachelor's Degree 16.97%
Graduate Degree 8.64%
What is the marital status of Ellis County residents?
A total of 64,886 people in Ellis County have never been married (which represents 28.84% of the total population), while 123,204 of them are wedded (54.77%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,798 (1.69%) and 23,549 (10.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 64,886 | 3.4% |
| Married | 123,204 | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3,798 | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 9,526 | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 23,549 | 7.8% |
Never Married 28.84%
Married 54.77%
Separated 1.69%
Widowed 4.23%
Divorced 10.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ellis County?
The top three means of transportation people in Ellis County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 122,023 residents commute by car, 782 prefer going to work by walking and 279 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 122,023 | 3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 279 | -2.5% |
| Railroad | 8 | 14.3% |
| Bicycle | 29 | -29.3% |
| Motorcycle | 112 | 20.4% |
| TaxiCab | 85 | 4.9% |
| Walk | 782 | -5.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Ellis County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75101 | 786 | 247 | $56,797 | $71,131 |
| 75104 | 49,425 | 16,724 | $91,147 | $114,505 |
| 75119 | 30,809 | 10,846 | $76,983 | $94,096 |
| 75125 | 7,154 | 2,234 | $73,929 | $77,384 |
| 76041 | 661 | 239 | $128,021 | $138,571 |
| 76050 | 7,178 | 2,475 | $92,949 | $103,795 |
| 75152 | 5,563 | 1,824 | $96,071 | $108,181 |
| 75154 | 50,178 | 16,619 | $96,150 | $118,534 |
| 75165 | 51,203 | 17,870 | $84,780 | $101,516 |
| 75167 | 13,231 | 4,236 | $113,409 | $134,387 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.