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 $87,783 with a poverty rate of 11.32%. The median age in Ennis is 34.8 years: 30 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ennis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,065 | 56% |
| Two or more races | 3,527 | 16.37% |
| Other race | 3,403 | 15.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,392 | 11.1% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,711 | 2.76 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 3,505 | 3.31 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.18 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 1,764 | 3.25 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 558 | 3.08 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,728 | 12.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,341 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,008 | 14.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,544 | 25.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,292 | 9.41% |
| Some College | 3,093 | 22.53% |
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 | 6,466 | 6,028 | 2,085 |
| Hispanic | 5,680 | 3,259 | 486 |
| Other Race | 2,025 | 1,007 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 1,769 | 1,161 | 300 |
| Black | 1,385 | 1,224 | 97 |
| Native American | 159 | 157 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,352 | $52,600 | $56,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,627 | $88,652 | $87,440 |
| High School Graduate | $41,721 | $49,492 | $30,460 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,852 | $34,577 | $26,377 |
| Overall | $44,386 | $49,969 | $37,479 |
| Some College | $47,862 | $76,729 | $33,531 |
$44,386
Average Earnings
$49,969
Average Male
$37,479
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.1% of Ennis residents speak only English, while 33.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,112 | 1,389 | 13.74% |
| Other | 3,403 | 840 | 24.68% |
| Black | 2,346 | 586 | 24.98% |
| White | 8,218 | 410 | 4.99% |
| Multiple | 3,485 | 299 | 8.58% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
11.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ennis is Black, with 24.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ennis is White, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.24% |
| High School | 12.03% |
| Some College | 9.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.15% |
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 3.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,175 | $95,862 |
| Households | $72,772 | $87,783 |
| Married Families | $116,331 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,802 | $53,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
774
Number of Veterans
677
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 319 |
| Vietnam | 227 |
| Second Gulf War | 157 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 332 |
| 65 to 74 | 283 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 5.39% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 2.11% |
| Black | 146 | 8.44% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 3.07% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 14 | 8.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
3%
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
68.62%
Born in Ennis
83.54%
Native Born
16.46%
Foreign Born
10.3%
Non Citizen
6.15%
Naturalized
83.54% of Ennis residents were born in the United States, with 68.62% having been born in Texas. 10.3% 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% |