Ennis is a city located in Ellis County Texas. Ennis has a 2024 population of 24,847. Ennis is currently growing at a rate of 4.9% annually and its population has increased by 22.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,203 in 2020.
The average household income in Ennis is $86,027 with a poverty rate of 11.55%. The median age in Ennis is 33.7 years: 29.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ennis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,634 | 65.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,694 | 13.01% |
| Black or African American | 2,284 | 11.03% |
| Other race | 1,927 | 9.31% |
| Native American | 162 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,269 | 2.82 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 3,756 | 3.43 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 1,718 | 1.17 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,534 | 3.08 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 261 | 3.25 | 82 | 18 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,534 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,223 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,096 | 16% |
| Graduate Degree | 565 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 3,707 | 28.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,206 | 9.2% |
| Some College | 2,772 | 21.16% |
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 | 6,270 | 5,931 | 2,005 |
| Hispanic | 5,306 | 3,084 | 421 |
| Black | 1,431 | 1,252 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 1,383 | 885 | 222 |
| Other Race | 1,195 | 596 | 52 |
| Native American | 152 | 150 | 41 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,838 | $51,847 | $53,993 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,747 | $85,727 | $97,820 |
| High School Graduate | $40,629 | $44,245 | $28,493 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,657 | $32,302 | $24,615 |
| Overall | $43,677 | $46,434 | $36,515 |
| Some College | $46,826 | $71,759 | $33,500 |
$43,677
Average Earnings
$46,434
Average Male
$36,515
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.56% of Ennis residents speak only English, while 35.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,836 | 1,402 | 14.25% |
| Black | 2,245 | 696 | 31% |
| Other | 1,927 | 691 | 35.86% |
| White | 8,115 | 305 | 3.76% |
| Multiple | 2,652 | 199 | 7.5% |
11.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ennis is Other, with 35.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ennis is White, with 3.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.85% |
| Some College | 7.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.65% |
| Female Employed | 6.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,875 | $95,109 |
| Households | $73,176 | $86,027 |
| Married Families | $118,112 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,900 | $50,690 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
742
Number of Veterans
654
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 268 |
| First Gulf War | 264 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 287 |
| 35 to 54 | 263 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 4.83% |
| Black | 170 | 9.99% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 2.08% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 24 | 14.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
69.68%
Born in Ennis
83.54%
Native Born
16.46%
Foreign Born
10.36%
Non Citizen
6.1%
Naturalized
83.54% of Ennis residents were born in the United States, with 69.68% having been born in Texas. 10.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,652 | 1,161 | 3.94% |
| 2028 | 29,491 | 1,161 | 4.1% |
| 2027 | 28,330 | 1,161 | 4.27% |
| 2026 | 27,169 | 1,161 | 4.46% |
| 2025 | 26,008 | 1,161 | 4.67% |
| 2024 | 24,847 | 1,161 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 23,686 | 827 | 3.62% |
| 2022 | 22,859 | 1,621 | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 21,238 | 1,035 | 5.12% |
| 2020 | 20,203 | -182 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 20,385 | 433 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 19,952 | 581 | 3% |
| 2017 | 19,371 | 225 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 19,146 | 174 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 18,972 | 177 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 18,795 | 95 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 18,700 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 18,693 | -61 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 18,754 | 99 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 18,655 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,045 | 2,162 | 15.57% |
| 1990 | 13,883 | 1,773 | 14.64% |
| 1980 | 12,110 | 1,064 | 9.63% |
| 1970 | 11,046 | 1,699 | 18.18% |
| 1960 | 9,347 | 1,532 | 19.6% |
| 1950 | 7,815 | 728 | 10.27% |
| 1940 | 7,087 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 1930 | 7,069 | -155 | -2.15% |
| 1920 | 7,224 | 1,555 | 27.43% |
| 1910 | 5,669 | 750 | 15.25% |
| 1900 | 4,919 | -25,733 | -83.95% |