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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ennis

Texas · 16,045 residents · 32.576 sq mi
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Ennis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,923. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,045
+16%since 1990
from 13,812 in 1990
1990 – 2025
493 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+3%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,923
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,679 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,677
+50%since 1990
from $10,459 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$557
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $427 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
38.8% rent
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(9,430)
Black18.1%(2,499)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(2,771)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score76.7%(10,589)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(8,193)
Black14.6%(2,336)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(5,325)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score75.1%(12,044)
75
−2%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ennis, Texas?

Ennis, Texas has about 16,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ennis, Texas?

The typical household in Ennis, Texas earns about $38,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ennis, Texas expensive?

In Ennis, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Ennis, Texas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ennis, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ennis, Texas?

About 13.0% of people in Ennis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ennis, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ennis, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,233 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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