Ellis County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ellis County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48139
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 139
Geography
- Land Area
- 935.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 951.96 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.346878
- Longitude
- -96.796940
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 202,884
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 147,177
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 151,733 | 74.8% |
| Hispanic | 51,150 | 25.2% |
| White | 113,613 | 56.0% |
| Black | 30,830 | 15.2% |
| Asian | 1,503 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 186 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 205 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 791 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 115,662 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 31,517 | 21.4% |
| White | 88,603 | 60.2% |
| Black | 23,802 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 1,518 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,548 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 239 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 213,160
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,500
- Poverty Rate
- 6.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,539
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 126,957 | 59.6% |
| Black | 30,976 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 1,820 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 127,704
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 45,457 | 35.6% |
| Republican | 64,171 | 50.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,076 | 14.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 59,963 | 47.0% |
| Female | 67,660 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 85,135 | 66.7% |
| Hispanic | 22,426 | 17.6% |
| Black | 10,367 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 67,472
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 49,691 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 7,489 | 33.4% |
| Black | 5,151 | 49.7% |
| Asian | 499 | 43.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 30,764 | 51.3% |
| Female | 36,679 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,124 (21.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 41,546 (29.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 75,422
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $342,787
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,759
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.