Population 3,683 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ellis County
Household size in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Ellis County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Ellis County has smaller households than at least four in five Oklahoma counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Ellis County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only five of Oklahoma's 77 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ellis County: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only five of Oklahoma's 77 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ellis County
Renters in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.9% of households in Ellis County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three-quarters of owners (73.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Oklahoma counties have a lower share of renters: only four of 77.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ellis County: 30.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Oklahoma counties have a higher vacancy rate: only three of 77.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 |
Ellis County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Ellis County has older homes than the great majority of Oklahoma counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $456 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $739 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $643 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ellis County costs $771 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ellis County
Bachelor's degrees in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ellis County: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Ellis County have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Ellis County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Oklahoma counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ellis County
| Period | Ellis County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Ellis County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ellis County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 17.9% | 30.1% | 1969 | $771 | 20.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Lipscomb County | 2.81 | 35.2 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 26.2% | 1972 | $840 | 21.9% | 83.5% | 6.3% |
| Ochiltree County | 2.73 | 35.0 | 20.4% | 27.3% | 18.3% | 1976 | $1,042 | 18.2% | 77.6% | 0.3% |
| Major County | 2.37 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 1976 | $772 | 19.9% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| Hansford County | 2.80 | 34.9 | 5.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 1970 | $928 | 35.4% | 77.7% | 7.1% |
| Garfield County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,026 | 23.3% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| Sherman County | 2.66 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 25.8% | 1966 | $750 | 30.4% | 76.8% | 2.0% |
| Noble County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1973 | $826 | 18.6% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Dallam County | 2.94 | 31.2 | 15.8% | 36.0% | 19.1% | 1977 | $1,101 | 12.6% | 80.6% | 3.1% |
| Pawnee County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 15.5% | 1978 | $884 | 16.7% | 87.0% | 4.5% |
| Tulsa County | 2.55 | 36.8 | 12.1% | 40.3% | 8.0% | 1981 | $1,305 | 33.7% | 89.5% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ellis County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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