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Ellis

Kansas · 1,873 residents · 1.657 sq mi
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Ellis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,380. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,200. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,873
−1%since 1990
from 1,900 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,147 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+10%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ellis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,380
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,248
+79%since 1990
from $9,072 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,884)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score3.9%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,819)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(94)
Diversity Score
5
+29%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−48%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellis, Kansas?

Ellis, Kansas has about 1,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellis, Kansas?

The typical household in Ellis, Kansas earns about $30,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellis, Kansas expensive?

In Ellis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Ellis, Kansas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ellis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellis, Kansas?

About 11.2% of people in Ellis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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