Ellis County, Kansas
Total Population: 28,870
County Seat: Hays
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
39.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
21.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20051.