Ellis is a city located in Ellis County Kansas. Ellis has a 2024 population of 1,908. Ellis is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,960 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellis is $161,443 with a poverty rate of 17.12%. The median age in Ellis is 34.7 years: 36.5 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,013 | 93.85% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 4.24% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 891 | 2.38 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.05 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 381 | 3.27 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 68 | 3.21 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 44 | 5.41 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 2.38% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 14.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 261 | 19.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 9.24% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 28.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 4.47% |
| Some College | 289 | 21.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,256 | 1,209 | 364 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 27 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,625 | $47,273 | $52,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,695 | $54,063 | $48,370 |
| High School Graduate | $31,484 | $37,917 | $28,409 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,208 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,458 | $48,775 | $45,323 |
| Some College | $47,868 | $48,576 | $43,750 |
$47,458
Average Earnings
$48,775
Average Male
$45,323
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.5% of Ellis residents speak only English, while 1.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,876 | 193 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 167 | 90.27% |
| Multiple | 91 | 44 | 48.35% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.26%
Male Poverty Rate
21.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellis is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellis is White, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.03% |
| High School | 10.82% |
| Some College | 7.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,432 | $83,881 |
| Households | $70,274 | $161,443 |
| Married Families | $103,849 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,654 | $250,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 3.9% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 25.32% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 32.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.7%
Born in Ellis
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
99.16% of Ellis residents were born in the United States, with 71.7% having been born in Kansas. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,843 | -13 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,856 | -13 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 1,869 | -13 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 1,882 | -13 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 1,895 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 1,908 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 1,921 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 1,933 | -16 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 1,949 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,960 | -66 | -3.26% |
| 2019 | 2,026 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,034 | -15 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 2,049 | -23 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 2,072 | -13 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 2,093 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 2,105 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 2,115 | 16 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 2,099 | 23 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 2,076 | 0 | 0% |