Ellis County, TX

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2023 Population

203,927

4.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.3

0.276% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.12%

0.924% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$95,898

2.84% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$306,400

11.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

103,721

4.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Ellis County, TX had a population of 204k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $95,898. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ellis County, TX grew from 195,509 to 203,927, a 4.31% increase and its median household income grew from $93,248 to $95,898, a 2.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.2%), White (Hispanic) (9.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.12%).

None of the households in Ellis County, 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% of the residents in Ellis County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ellis County, TX are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (557 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Ellis County, TX was $306,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Ellis County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ellis County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Ellis County, TX borders Dallas County, TX, Henderson County, TX, Hill County, TX, Johnson County, TX, Kaufman County, TX, Navarro County, TX, and Tarrant County, TX.

United States Texas Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Population & Diversity

Ellis County, TX is home to a population of 204k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.26% of Ellis County, TX residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2023, there were 4.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Ellis County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

95.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Ellis County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ellis County, TX was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 474
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.9k ± 786
Two+ (Hispanic)
20.7k ± 2.12k

27.6%

Hispanic Population

56.4k people

27.6% of the people in Ellis County, TX are hispanic (56.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ellis County, TX 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 Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

8.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

7.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

As of 2023, 8.26% of Ellis County, TX residents (16.8k 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, TX was 7.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,518 ± 606
Vietnam
2,806 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
1,986 ± 394

Ellis County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ellis County, TX employs 104k people. The largest industries in Ellis County, TX are Retail Trade (13,545 people), Manufacturing (12,290 people), and Educational Services (11,402 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,700), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,886), and Utilities ($72,857).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

104k

2023 Value

± 2,861

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ellis County, TX grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 99.4k employees to 104k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ellis County, TX, are Management Occupations (13,434 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,135 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,790 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ellis County, 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

104k

2023 Value

± 2,861

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 3.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ellis County, TX grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 99.4k employees to 104k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ellis County, TX, are Retail Trade (13,545 people), Manufacturing (12,290 people), and Educational Services (11,402 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ellis County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Ellis County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,461

Median earning men ± $1,641

$41,984

Median earning women ± $1,811

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($87,353), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,562), and Public Administration ($75,458).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,243), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,030), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,780).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

346
Construction
265
Other Services (except Public Administration)
235
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$788k
Manufacturing
$314k
Construction
$273k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 66.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%), 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ellis County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 66.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ellis County, TX 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 2022, universities in Ellis County, TX awarded 557 degrees. The student population of Ellis County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 869 male students and 925 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ellis County, TX are White (335 and 60.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (113 and 20.5%), Black or African American (49 and 8.91%), and Two or More Races (21 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Ellis County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (557 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ellis County, TX are Christian Studies (94 and 16.9%), Biblical Studies (75 and 13.5%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (59 and 10.6%).

The median tuition cost in Ellis County, TX for private four year colleges is $16,822.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Ellis County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,794 (48.4% men and 51.6% 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 1,794 students enrolled in Ellis County, TX, 48.4% men and 51.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 938 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
23 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
59 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ellis County, TX was General Studies with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

557 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Assemblies of God University with 557 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 245 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ellis County, TX, which is 0.785 times less than the 312 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 335 degrees mean that there were 2.96 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 ($16,822) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,338) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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, TX was $306,400 in 2023, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,800 to $306,400, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Ellis County, TX is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ellis County, TX have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ellis County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ellis County, TX is $95,898. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ellis County, TX was Census Tract 608.01 with a value of $158,943, followed by Census Tract 602.09 and Census Tract 608.02, with respective values of $125,426 and $117,297.

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ellis County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$306,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,850

$52,500

Median Property Taxes

±$1,759

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2023

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.3% of the housing units in Ellis County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 608.01
Census Tract 602.09
Census Tract 608.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ellis County, TX was Census Tract 608.01 with a value of $158,943, followed by Census Tract 602.09 and Census Tract 608.02, with respective values of $125,426 and $117,297.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ellis County, 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.

$95,898

Median Household Income

± $3,543

68.9k

Number of Households

± 2,229

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.9k households in Ellis County, TX grew to $95,898 from the previous year's value of $93,248.

The following chart displays the households in Ellis County, 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 $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ellis County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (9.04%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Ellis County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.04%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ellis County, TX have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.39% of the workforce in Ellis County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ellis County, 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, 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, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ellis County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.05%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ellis County, TX (16.4k out of 202k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.4% of the children was living in poverty in Ellis County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

84.4% of the population of Ellis County, TX has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 9.77% on Medicaid, 9.97% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, TX see 2427 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.206% decrease from the previous year (2432 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3118 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1145 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,427 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ellis County, TX

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, TX see an average of 2,427 patients per year. This represents a 0.206% decrease from the previous year (2,432 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.1% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.6%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

9.77%

Medicaid

9.97%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ellis County, TX declined by 3.17% from 16.1% to 15.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.4 in Ellis County, TX.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Ellis County, TX.

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