Ellis County, Kansas

Total Population: 28,870

County Seat: Hays

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Median Home Value

$211,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,889

Across all households

Median Age

32.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.3%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

7.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

21.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,889

Mean Household Income

$89,458

Per Capita Income

$37,575

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

87.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$211,100

Median Rent

$899/mo

Total Housing Units

13,247

Owner-Occupied

62.4%

Renter-Occupied

37.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Married Couple Households

45.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.9%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

92.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20051.