Ellis County PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

187,777

4.74% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

8.17%

0.94% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,218

6.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$239,000

11.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

88,486

4.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ellis County PUMA, TX had a population of 188k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $85,218. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ellis County PUMA, TX grew from 179,278 to 187,777, a 4.74% increase and its median household income grew from $79,775 to $85,218, a 6.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.9%), White (Hispanic) (15.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.63%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.16%).

19.2% of the households in Ellis County PUMA, TX 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.

95.5% of the residents in Ellis County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (598 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ellis County PUMA, TX was $239,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Ellis County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Ellis County PUMA, TX borders Kaufman County PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Johnson County PUMA, TX, Dallas City (Southeast) PUMA, TX, DeSoto & Lancaster Cities PUMA, TX, Cedar Hill & Duncanville Cities PUMA, TX, Mansfield (North) & Arlington (Southwest) Cities PUMA, TX, and Heart of Texas COG (Outside McLennan County) & Navarro County PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Ellis County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 188k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.8% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (14.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Ellis County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.9k White (Hispanic) and 21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Spanish (31,184 households), Arabic (604 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (205 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,691

Women

50.4%

93,089

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 187,780 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 408
White (Hispanic)
29.9k ± 1.72k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21k ± 689

27.2%

Hispanic Population

51.1k people

27.2% of the people in Ellis County PUMA, TX are hispanic (51.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,651 ± 2,461 people
Colombia
461 ± 526 people
India
304 ± 428 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 10,651 Ellis County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Colombia with 461 and India with 304.

Foreign-Born Population

7.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

7.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.6k people

As of 2021, 7.8% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents (14.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 7.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
31,184 households (17.8%)
Arabic
604 households (0.344%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
205 households (0.117%)

19.2% of the households in Ellis County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 17.8% of the households in Ellis County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,305 ± 574
Vietnam
2,945 ± 358
Gulf War (1990s)
1,881 ± 302

Ellis County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ellis County PUMA, TX employs 88.5k people. The largest industries in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (7,814 people), Construction (7,458 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,087 people), and the highest paying industries are Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($171,876), Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($146,872), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($139,456).

Males in Ellis County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,812. The income inequality in Ellis County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,200

Women

46.5%

45,160

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Ellis County PUMA, TX in 2020 was 84,360 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ellis County PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

88.5k

2021 Value

4.89%

1 Year growth

± 4.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.89%, from 84.4k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ellis County PUMA, TX, are Other managers (2,990 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,882 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

88.5k

2021 Value

4.89%

1 Year growth

± 4.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.89%, from 84.4k employees to 88.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ellis County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,814 people), Construction (7,458 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Ellis County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,783

Median earning men ± $2,104

$36,812

Median earning women ± $1,772

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($78,663), Public Administration ($75,915), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,989), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,426), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,780).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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

Voting results are not available for Ellis County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX awarded 598 degrees. The student population of Ellis County PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 885 male students and 958 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX are White (341 and 57.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (113 and 19.2%), Black or African American (70 and 11.9%), and Two or More Races (37 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (598 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ellis County PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (74 and 12.4%), Biblical Studies (73 and 12.2%), and Christian Studies (63 and 10.5%).

The median tuition cost in Ellis County PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $16,444.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ellis County PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,843 (48% men and 52% 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 2021 there were 1,843 students enrolled in Ellis County PUMA, TX, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 975 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
58 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ellis County PUMA, TX was General Business Administration & Management with 29 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

598 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Assemblies of God University with 598 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 282 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ellis County PUMA, TX, which is 0.892 times less than the 316 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 341 degrees mean that there were 3.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 113 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,444) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,324) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.929% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ellis County PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.4k), Some college (37.4k), and Secondary Education (23.6k).

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 PUMA, TX was $239,000 in 2021, which is 0.976 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $214,400 to $239,000, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Ellis County PUMA, TX is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ellis County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ellis County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ellis County PUMA, TX is $85,218. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$239,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,925

$47,057

Median Property Taxes

±$1,569

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 PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Ellis County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ellis County PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ellis County PUMA, TX 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.

$85,218

Median Household Income

± $2,688

62.7k

Number of Households

± 2,061

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.7k households in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew to $85,218 from the previous year's value of $79,775.

The following chart displays the households in Ellis County PUMA, TX 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

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Ellis County PUMA, TX

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Ellis County PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.8% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ellis County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ellis County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ellis County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (8.01%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Ellis County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.01%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ellis County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% of the workforce in Ellis County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ellis County PUMA, TX 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 PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ellis County PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ellis County PUMA, TX (15.2k out of 186k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

83.9% of the population of Ellis County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 9.41% on Medicaid, 9.97% on Medicare, 9.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

9.41%

Medicaid

9.97%

Medicare

9.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew by 2.75% from 15.7% to 16.1%.

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