Ellis County, Texas

Total Population: 203,927

County Seat: Waxahachie

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Median Home Value

$306,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$95,898

Across all households

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.7%
Hispanic or Latino27.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.2%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.5%

65 Years and Over

12.9%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.5%

No Health Insurance

15.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$95,898

Mean Household Income

$113,936

Per Capita Income

$39,646

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$306,400

Median Rent

$1,449/mo

Total Housing Units

72,541

Owner-Occupied

76.3%

Renter-Occupied

23.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Married Couple Households

59.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Average Household Size

2.93

Broadband Internet Access

91.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48139.