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Ellis, KS
City in Ellis County, Kansas.
Population
2,189
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,321
ZIP codes
0
Ellis and its ZIP codes
Ellis at a glance
- Ellis is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 116th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $73,000, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 (28% below Kansas).
Local data for Ellis, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellis, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,000
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$155,500
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,118), Irish Americans (240), Polish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Ellis.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,960
15,211 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,325
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,425 per person
How people get to work
Ellis, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellis, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,032
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
22.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellis, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Ellis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| HaysCity | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| MunjorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| WaKeeneyCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| SchoenchenCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| ZurichCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| PalcoCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownellCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| VictoriaCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| LiebenthalCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| McCrackenCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| PlainvilleCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| DamarCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| RansomCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellis, KS in?
- Ellis is in Ellis County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ellis, KS?
- About 2,189 people live in Ellis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellis?
- Nearby places include Ogallah (10 mi), Hays (13 mi), Munjor (18 mi), WaKeeney (18 mi), Catharine (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023