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Ellis County

Oklahoma · 3,749 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 $48,264. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% 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 $96,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,749
−8%since 2000
from 4,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
−2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ellis County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,264
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,277
+72%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,864)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(106)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(279)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,148)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(340)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other5.9%(221)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,300)
Segregation Score6.8%(257)
Diversity Score
35
+406%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$124,300+29%
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ELLIS COUNTY VS
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Home value$169,000+76%
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ELLIS COUNTY VS
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Income$66,094+37%
Home value$157,800+64%
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ELLIS COUNTY VS
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Income$64,053+33%
Home value$99,200+3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

Ellis County, Oklahoma has about 3,749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellis County, Oklahoma earns about $48,264 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Ellis County, Oklahoma?

About 20.3% 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 15.2% 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 748 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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