Ellis County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Texas

The population of Ellis County, Texas is 203,927 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $95,898, the median home value is $306,400, and the median age is 36.3.

The population of Ellis County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (150,408 → 232,387), a +3.16% annualized rate.

Ellis County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

203,927

Population

+3.16%

Annual growth

218

People / sq mi

$95,898

Median Income

$306,400

Median Home Value

Ellis County covers 936 sq mi of land at 217.9 people per square mile.

About Ellis County, TX

Ellis County is a county in Texas with a population of 203,927. It ranks #25 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 36.3, younger than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Ellis County is $95,898, above the US median of $74,580. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $306,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,449. The homeownership rate of 76.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Ellis County reflects 28.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.9 minutes each way.

Ellis County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Ellis County had a population of 150,408 in 2010 and 232,387 in 2024, a 54.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 232,387 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.17%.

232,387

Population (2024)

150,408

Population (2010)

232,387

Peak (2024)

3.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	150,408	-	-	estimate
2011	152,419	+2,011	+1.34%	estimate
2012	153,779	+1,360	+0.89%	estimate
2013	155,972	+2,193	+1.43%	estimate
2014	159,239	+3,267	+2.09%	estimate
2015	163,331	+4,092	+2.57%	estimate
2016	168,367	+5,036	+3.08%	estimate
2017	173,434	+5,067	+3.01%	estimate
2018	179,094	+5,660	+3.26%	estimate
2019	184,765	+5,671	+3.17%	estimate
2020	194,328	+9,563	+5.18%	estimate
2021	203,214	+8,886	+4.57%	estimate
2022	212,548	+9,334	+4.59%	estimate
2023	223,324	+10,776	+5.07%	estimate
2024	232,387	+9,063	+4.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.4%
Black or African American	13.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.3%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

36.3

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

13.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

6.9%

10–14

8.2%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

6.2%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

14.0%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

8.2%

75–84

3.7%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 21.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$95,898+$19,606 vs state
Mean household income	$113,936
Per-capita income	$39,646
Poverty rate	6.5%-4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	66.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.6%

Manufacturing

11.8%

Construction

9.1%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Retail trade

7.4%

Education & health care

6.6%

Information

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Ellis County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

10.8%

Work from home

30.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$306,400+$46,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,449

Median rent

76.3%

Homeownership rate

72,541

Total housing units

94.9%

Occupied

5.1%

Vacant

23.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.4%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

22.4%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

81.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

28.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ellis County, Texas has a population of 203,927 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 218 people per square mile.

The population of Ellis County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (150,408 → 232,387), a +3.16% annualized rate.

The median household income in Ellis County, Texas is $95,898, with mean (average) household income of $113,936 and per-capita income of $39,646. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Ellis County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.4%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Ellis County, Texas is 36.3 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Ellis County is $306,400 and median monthly rent is $1,449. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 72,541 total housing units, 5.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Ellis County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Ellis County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.