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Ellis County, KS
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Ellis County, Kansas.
Population
28,920
Land area
900sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Ellis County
Ellis County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 21st among 105 counties in Kansas.
- The median household income is $63,084, 15% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,300 and median rent is $943 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hays (21,143), Ellis (2,189) and Victoria (1,095).
Local data for Ellis County, KS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks14
- Post Offices5
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants115
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Ellis County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,084
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$216,300
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.9%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,323), Irish Americans (3,481), Mexican Americans (1,608).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$94.48M
1,968 loans, 10,611 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$146K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ellis County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellis County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,032
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellis County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ellis County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ellis County, KS?
- Hays is the largest city or town in Ellis County, with about 21,143 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ellis County?
- Ellis County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67601, 67627, 67637, 67660, 67667.
- What is the population of Ellis County, KS?
- About 28,920 people live in Ellis County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ellis County?
- Ellis County borders Russell County, Rooks County, Osborne County, Rush County, Trego County, Ness County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023