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Italy, TX
Town in Ellis County, Texas.
Population
2,372
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,183
ZIP codes
0
Italy and its ZIP codes
Italy at a glance
- Italy is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,754 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,285 a month.
Local data for Italy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Italy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,754
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$1,285/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (474), German Americans (237), Irish Americans (181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Italy.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,284
64,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,454 per person
How people get to work
Italy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Italy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
823
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
469
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Italy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities near Italy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordTown | 6 mi | 2.5 |
| FrostCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| MertensTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MaypearlCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BardwellCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Carl's CornerTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| WaxahachieCity | 15 mi | 49.8 |
| BarryCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ItascaCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| BynumTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| EnnisCity | 18 mi | 32.5 |
| EmhouseTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GrandviewCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| GarrettTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| MaloneTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Italy, TX in?
- Italy is in Ellis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Italy, TX?
- About 2,372 people live in Italy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Italy?
- Nearby places include Milford (6 mi), Frost (8.6 mi), Mertens (8.8 mi), Maypearl (11 mi), Blooming Grove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023