Ellis County, KS

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2023 Population

28,870

0.176% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.5

1.22% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

17.7%

16% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,889

0.375% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$211,100

6.03% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,511

1.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ellis County, KS had a population of 28.9k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $59,889. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ellis County, KS declined from 28,921 to 28,870, a −0.176% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,665 to $59,889, a 0.375% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), Other (Hispanic) (2.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Ellis County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Ellis County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ellis County, KS are Fort Hays State University (3,925 degrees awarded in 2022) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (58 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Ellis County, KS was $211,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Ellis County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13 minutes. The average car ownership in Ellis County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Ellis County, KS borders Ness County, KS, Osborne County, KS, Rooks County, KS, Rush County, KS, Russell County, KS, and Trego County, KS.

United States Kansas Hays, KS

Population & Diversity

Ellis County, KS is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.81% of Ellis County, KS residents were born outside of the country (812 people).

In 2023, there were 33.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.3k people) in Ellis County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 759 White (Hispanic) and 708 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Ellis County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ellis County, KS was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ellis County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.3k ± 90
White (Hispanic)
759 ± 262
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
708 ± 161

7.06%

Hispanic Population

2.04k people

7.06% of the people in Ellis County, KS are hispanic (2.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ellis County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

2.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

812 people

2.89%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

837 people

As of 2023, 2.81% of Ellis County, KS residents (812 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ellis County, KS was 2.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ellis County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
394 ± 151
Gulf War (2001-)
159 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
111 ± 64

Ellis County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ellis County, KS employs 16.5k people. The largest industries in Ellis County, KS are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.5k

2023 Value

± 950

−1.24%

1 Year decline

± 8.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ellis County, KS declined at a rate of −1.24%, from 16.7k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ellis County, KS, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ellis County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.5k

2023 Value

± 950

−1.24%

1 Year decline

± 8.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ellis County, KS declined at a rate of −1.24%, from 16.7k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ellis County, KS, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ellis County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Ellis County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

85
Construction
63
Retail Trade
59
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$160k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$61k
Retail Trade
$57k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ellis County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.21%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.21%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ellis County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.21%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ellis County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Ellis County, KS awarded 3,983 degrees. The student population of Ellis County, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,860 male students and 8,161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ellis County, KS are White (1,997 and 50.7%), followed by Unknown (1,534 and 39%), Hispanic or Latino (242 and 6.15%), and Black or African American (93 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in Ellis County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Hays State University (3,925 and 98.5%) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (58 and 1.46%).

The most popular majors in Ellis County, KS are Organizational Leadership (502 and 12.6%), Operations Management & Supervision (448 and 11.2%), and General Finance (233 and 5.85%).

The median tuition cost in Ellis County, KS for a public four year colleges is $4,140 for in-state students and $14,580 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Ellis County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,021 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 13,021 students enrolled in Ellis County, KS, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,289 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ellis County, KS was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ellis County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Hays State University
3,925 degrees awarded
Hays Academy of Hair Design
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Hays State University with 3,925 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ellis County, KS, which is 0.521 times less than the 2,619 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,997 degrees mean that there were 1.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 1,534 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for N/A.

Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ellis County, KS was $211,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $199,100 to $211,100, a 6.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Ellis County, KS is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Ellis County, KS have an average commute time of 13 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ellis County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ellis County, KS is $59,889. In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ellis County, KS was Census Tract 726 with a value of $76,446, followed by Census Tract 727.02 and Census Tract 730, with respective values of $68,125 and $67,083.

Housing

Property

$211,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,796

$7,608

Median Property Taxes

±$561

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ellis County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ellis County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 726
Census Tract 727.02
Census Tract 730

In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ellis County, KS was Census Tract 726 with a value of $76,446, followed by Census Tract 727.02 and Census Tract 730, with respective values of $68,125 and $67,083.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ellis County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,889

Median Household Income

± $4,452

12.2k

Number of Households

± 825

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.2k households in Ellis County, KS grew to $59,889 from the previous year's value of $59,665.

The following chart displays the households in Ellis County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ellis County, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Walked (6.97%)
Worked At Home (6.02%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Ellis County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (6.97%) and those who worked at home (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ellis County, KS have a shorter commute time (13 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Ellis County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ellis County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ellis County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ellis County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ellis County, KS (4.87k out of 27.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ellis County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Ellis County, KS has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 8.61% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, KS see 1509 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.85% decrease from the previous year (1586 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 993 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,509 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ellis County, KS

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, KS see an average of 1,509 patients per year. This represents a 4.85% decrease from the previous year (1,586 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ellis County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.21%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

8.61%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ellis County, KS grew by 14.4% from 6.3% to 7.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ellis County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ellis County, KS.

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