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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ellis County

Oklahoma · 4,075 residents · 1,231.477 sq mi
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Ellis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,951. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $37,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,075
−9%since 1990
from 4,497 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+15%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ellis County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,951
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,017 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,472
+63%since 1990
from $10,082 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
19.3% rent
1.3
−11%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,344)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(132)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(660)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,864)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(106)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score6.9%(279)
7
−53%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−42%since 1990
from 24.4 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 Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Ellis County, Oklahoma has about 4,075 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ellis County, Oklahoma earns about $27,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellis County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ellis County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

About 12.5% of people in Ellis County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellis County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellis County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 422 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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