State rank#25 of 254
Smallest county213,160 residentsHarris County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48139
Ellis County, Texas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population213,160
Household income$99,595
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy76.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Ellis County has 213,160 residents and ranks #25 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $99,595. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Texas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Ellis County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Ellis County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $348,600 median home value and $1,594/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $99,595, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Ellis County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 30.1% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $99,595, rank #12 of 254 available Texas counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.1%, rank #38 of 254 available Texas counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.8 years, rank #36 of 236 available Texas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,594/mo, rank #239 of 249; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $348,600, rank #237 of 250; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,632 residents, rank #130 of 231; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Texas
Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$99,595
$99,595; above the state county median of $65,035.
State rank #12 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$348,600
$348,600; above the state county median of $169,250.
State rank #237 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,594/mo
$1,594/mo; above the state county median of $957/mo.
State rank #239 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; below the state county median of 4%.
State rank #86 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.1%
30.1%; above the state county median of 20.6%.
State rank #38 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.8 years
76.8 years; above the state county median of 73.9 years.
State rank #36 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.8%
18.8%; below the state county median of 22.8%.
State rank #42 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
16.5%
16.5%; below the state county median of 19.6%.
State rank #47 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,632 residents
1 per 2,632 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.
State rank #130 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 928 residents
1 per 928 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.
State rank #61 of 221 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Ellis County FAQ
Is Ellis County a good place to live?
Ellis County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 30.1% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Ellis County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $348,600 median home value and $1,594/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $99,595, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Ellis County?
Ellis County has 213,160 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Ellis County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 48139; the parent state FIPS is 48.
What is the median household income in Ellis County?
The ACS median household income is $99,595.
How much does housing cost in Ellis County?
Housing benchmarks are $348,600 median home value and $1,594/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $99,595, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Ellis County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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