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Ennis

Texas · 20,159 residents · 32.576 sq mi
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Ennis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,203. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,100. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,159
+26%since 2000
from 16,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
619 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+5%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,203
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,511
+69%since 2000
from $15,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(8,193)
Black14.6%(2,336)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(5,325)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.1%(12,044)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(7,891)
Black13.7%(2,765)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(8,682)
Asian0.6%(115)
Other2.8%(559)
Diversity Score79.5%(16,036)
Diversity Score
80
+6%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ennis, Texas?

Ennis, Texas has about 20,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ennis, Texas?

The typical household in Ennis, Texas earns about $63,203 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Ennis, Texas?

About 19.0% 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 15.3% 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 6,347 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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