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.
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
What sets Ellis County apart is money: median household income runs $95,898, above the US median of $78,538. With 203,927 residents, Ellis County is a county in Texas. It ranks #25 among counties in Texas by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $95,898, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $306,400, with typical rent around $1,449.
College attainment is above the local norm at 28.6%, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.8% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Ellis County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 150,408 |
| 2011 | 152,419 |
| 2012 | 153,779 |
| 2013 | 155,972 |
| 2014 | 159,239 |
| 2015 | 163,331 |
| 2016 | 168,367 |
| 2017 | 173,434 |
| 2018 | 179,094 |
| 2019 | 184,765 |
| 2020 | 194,328 |
| 2021 | 203,214 |
| 2022 | 212,548 |
| 2023 | 223,324 |
| 2024 | 232,387 |
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
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
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.
Ellis County, TX Climate
Ellis County, TX has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F) and receives about 928 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.6°C
Avg Temp
928
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 50 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 69 mm |
| March | 14° / 58° | 75 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 91 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 129 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 85 mm |
| July | 29° / 84° | 50 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 50 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 96 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 101 mm |
| November | 13° / 56° | 67 mm |
| December | 9° / 48° | 65 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ellis County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Ellis County, TX are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.