Ellis County Summary

Life in Ellis County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ellis County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ellis County:

  • The population in Ellis County is 195,509.

  • The median home value in Ellis County is $352,386.

  • The median income in Ellis County is $93,248.

  • The median rent in Ellis County is $1,345.

  • The unemployment rate in Ellis County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Ellis County is 8.2%.

  • The average high in Ellis County is 81.5° and there are 99.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ellis County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ellis County

Grand Prairie, TX Population 197,279

Mansfield, TX Population 73,680

Cedar Hill, TX Population 48,733

Waxahachie, TX Population 41,801

Midlothian, TX Population 35,460

Ennis, TX Population 20,709

Glenn Heights, TX Population 16,445

Red Oak, TX Population 14,853

Venus, TX Population 5,211

Ovilla, TX Population 4,077

Ferris, TX Population 2,785

Palmer, TX Population 2,685

Italy, TX Population 2,329

Oak Leaf, TX Population 1,653

Garrett, TX Population 1,069

Milford, TX Population 1,032

Maypearl, TX Population 998

Pecan Hill, TX Population 684

Bardwell, TX Population 668

Bristol, TX Population 591

Alma, TX Population 469

Map Of Ellis County

Ellis County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Ellis County is 81.5°.

  • There are 73.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 99.0 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:17 hours of sun each day in Ellis County.

StatEllis County
Mean High81.5
Nice Days73.8
Rainfall99.0
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours6:17
81.5°
Average High
99.0
Inches of Rain

Ellis County Photos

Downtown Dallas From The Trinity River
Source: Wikipedia User nthomas76207 | CC BY 2.0
Downtown Dallas From The Trinity River
Source: Wikipedia User nthomas76207 | CC BY 2.0
Watertower At Market Square
Source: Wikipedia User Gp user | CC BY 3.0
Gp Watertower
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Gp Main Street At Dusk
Source: Wikipedia User Gp user | CC BY-SA 3.0
Uptown Theatre  Night
Source: Wikipedia User Gp user | CC BY-SA 3.0

Ellis County Demographics

Population over time in Ellis County

The current population in Ellis County is 195,509. The population has increased 8.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 187,984 4.7%
2021 179,484 3.3%
2020 173,772 -

Gender in Ellis County

  • Ellis County is 50.3% female with 98,245 female residents.

  • Ellis County is 49.7% male with 97,264 male residents.

Female
50.3% (98,245)
Male
49.7% (97,264)
Gender Ellis County TX USA
Female 50.3% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ellis County

Ellis County is:

  • 56.2% White with 109,920 White residents.

  • 12.5% African American with 24,426 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 294 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 1,420 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 606 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 4,998 Two Or More residents.

  • 27.5% Hispanic with 53,807 Hispanic residents.

White
56.2% (109,920)
African American
12.5% (24,426)
American Indian
0.2% (294)
Asian
0.7% (1,420)
Hawaiian
0.0% (38)
Other
0.3% (606)
Two Or More
2.6% (4,998)
Hispanic
27.5% (53,807)

Table: Ellis County By Race

Race Ellis County TX USA
White 56.2% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 12.5% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 27.5% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Ellis County, Texas

  • 2.8% of households in Ellis County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.3% of households in Ellis County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Ellis County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Ellis County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Ellis County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Ellis County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Ellis County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Ellis County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Ellis County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Ellis County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (5,533)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (4,485)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.8% (7,402)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (14,146)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.1% (15,870)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (29,972)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (27,269)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.2% (45,414)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (25,183)
$200,000 or more
10.3% (20,230)
Income Ellis County TX USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.1% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.3% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ellis County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Ellis County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ellis County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Ellis County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Ellis County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ellis County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Ellis County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Ellis County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ellis County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ellis County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (11,730)
9-12th Grade
6% (11,730)
High School / GED
27% (52,787)
Some College
25% (48,877)
Associate's Degree
8% (15,640)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (37,146)
Master's Degree
7% (13,685)
Professional Degree
1% (1,955)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,955)
Education Ellis County TX USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 24% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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