Ellis County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ellis County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Ellis County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ellis County, Kansas. The estimated population of Ellis County, Kansas is 28,893 people, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look at the total population in Ellis County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,893
+0.51%
+0.06%
2020
28,747
 -0.1% -
2019
28,775
 -0.36% -
2018
28,878
 0% -
2017
28,877
 - -

Population of Ellis County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89%
90.2%
 -1.33%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
6.1%
5.6%
 +8.93%
Asian
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Ellis County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 +1.51% 33.3 +1.22% 34.3 +2.39%
2020 33.2 +2.15% 32.9 +2.49% 33.5 +1.21%
2019 32.5 -0.31% 32.1 +0.94% 33.1 -0.9%
2018 32.6 +1.88% 31.8 +1.92% 33.4 +1.52%
2017 32 - 31.2 - 32.9 -

The median age of Ellis County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,977 -23.88% 1,759 +2.95% 1,537 1,792
10 to 19 1,771 +23.33% 1,888 +3.04% 2,207 1,939
20 to 29 3,279 -15.22% 3,008 -8.53% 2,807 2,753
30 to 39 1,821 +3.3% 1,577 +7.66% 1,878 1,697
40 to 49 1,333 +12.44% 1,336 +19.92% 1,501 1,609
50 to 59 1,553 -2.6% 1,663 -16.62% 1,504 1,398
60 to 69 1,512 +11.7% 1,572 +4.03% 1,683 1,632
70+ 1,223 +0.42% 1,605 +7.64% 1,226 1,730

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ellis County, Kansas is $54,858.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Ellis County.

  • Under 25
    $32,714.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,396.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,090.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,242.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Ellis County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ellis County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Ellis County, Kansas is currently $83,959.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.94% of households in Ellis County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Ellis County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ellis County is $35,309.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Ellis County by the total population of Ellis County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ellis County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Ellis County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Ellis County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Ellis County over the age of 16 is 23,130.

Of those people, a total of 72.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Ellis County is 70.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,712 61.30% 21.00%
20 to 24 years 3,620 88.40% 6.70%
25 to 29 years 1,940 94.30% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 1,881 91.40% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 3,397 87.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,833 86.00% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,476 84.80% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,814 74.50% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 2,528 32.70% 10.50%
75 years and over 1,929 11.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ellis County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,422 72.10% 3.60%
Black or African American 340 77.10% 14.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 70.00% 0.00%
Asian 317 78.20% 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 57 73.70% 0.00%
Other 474 85.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 470 86.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,174 82.50% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,977 72.10% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ellis County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Ellis County is 16,242, with median earnings of $34,152.00.

Women in Ellis County, Kansas earning approximately 68.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,242 $34,152.00
Male 8,771 $40,300.00
Female 7,471 $27,514.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,750 $54,086.00
Business and Financial 828 $53,902.00
Computer and Mathematical 320 $56,010.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $65,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $52,981.00
Community and Social Service 374 $33,750.00
Legal 90 $70,962.00
Educational and Library 1,322 $38,686.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 306 $12,315.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,087 $54,221.00
Healthcare Support 590 $23,594.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $34,886.00
Law Enforcement 189 $49,076.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,453 $12,994.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 463 $20,166.00
Personal Care and Service 400 $12,857.00
Sales 1,487 $30,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,939 $26,465.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 233 $30,839.00
Construction and Extraction 952 $45,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 483 $49,083.00
Production 681 $40,598.00
Transportation and Material Moving 507 $44,149.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 985 $62,701.00 765 $45,706.00
Business and Financial 348 $60,278.00 480 $53,780.00
Computer and Mathematical 294 $56,444.00 26 $49,306.00
Architecture and Engineering 112 $75,204.00 21 $41,518.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $37,188.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 77 $27,083.00 297 $38,920.00
Legal 26 $250,001.00 64 $41,250.00
Educational and Library 608 $45,667.00 714 $30,425.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 226 $15,602.00 80 $4,659.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $47,317.00 806 $54,538.00
Healthcare Support 170 $17,639.00 420 $24,590.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $44,000.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 183 $49,402.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 643 $18,561.00 810 $10,061.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $20,000.00 161 $20,194.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $2,499.00 264 $14,429.00
Sales 924 $38,991.00 563 $20,430.00
Office and Administrative Support 313 $16,906.00 1,626 $27,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 211 $30,938.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 952 $45,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 477 $49,583.00 6 $0.00
Production 538 $41,676.00 143 $7,423.00
Transportation and Material Moving 505 $44,185.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,899 households in Ellis County, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,884 families in Ellis County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,497 289 1,098 5,015
Average Household Size 3.07 2.75 2.8 1.4
Total Families 5,497 289 1,098 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.33 2.55 0

Poverty

Of the 6,884 families in Ellis County, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ellis County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,176 housing units in Ellis County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,899 90.31%
Vacant 1,277 9.69%

33.05% of the total 13,176 housing units in Ellis County are rental units. This is approximately 4,355 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,331 are occupied by the owner - or 55.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ellis County is $787.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ellis County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    213
  • Less than $500
    623
  • $500 to $999
    2,755
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    808
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    54
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    34
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    81

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ellis County is $172,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Ellis County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    368
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    956
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,264
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,765
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,684
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,017
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    239
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Ellis County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Ellis County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,245
  • 1940 to 1949
    981
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,905
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,696
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,754
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,596
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,351
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,034
  • 2010 to 2013
    614
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Ellis County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    613
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,425
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,570
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,291

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Ellis County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Ellis County that commute to work in a particular way.

13 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ellis County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,852
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    5,339
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,576
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,984
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    928
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    267
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    465
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    203
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    177

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Ellis County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Ellis County, Kansas

We have data for 12 places in Ellis County, Kansas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.