Township · Kansas
Big Creek Township, Ellis County, Kansas
Big Creek Township, Ellis County, township, in Ellis County, Kansas. Big Creek Township, Ellis County had 2,622 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 2,576; the 2020 Census counted 2,077 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,593 (±19). GEOID 2005106650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,622
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,077 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,593 ±19
Median household income
$90,333
±$21,879 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$221,300
±$56,638 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,144
±$68 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Big Creek Township, Ellis County and what county is it in?
Big Creek Township, Ellis County is a township in Ellis County, Kansas. It covers 218.3 square miles of land, 10 residents per square mile in 2020.
Big Creek Township, Ellis County is in the Hays, KS micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Big Creek Township, Ellis County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,622 people lived in Big Creek Township, Ellis County on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Big Creek Township, Ellis County, 2,576, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,077: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,593 (±19).
| Measure | Big Creek Township, Ellis County | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,593±19 | 28,920 | +645 |
| Households | 1,068±98 | 12,251 | +337 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.22 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,135±120 | 13,287 | +370 |
Big Creek Township, Ellis County's population since 2000
From 1,798 in 2000 to 2,622 in 2025: up 45.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Big Creek Township, Ellis County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
The median resident of Big Creek Township, Ellis County is 44.7 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%.
| Measure | Big Creek Township, Ellis County | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7±7.6 | 33.2 | +13.1 |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±4.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3%±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 46.0%±4.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5%±7.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±7.5 pts | 86.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±4.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.5%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 7.3% | −5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7%±1.7 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5%±8.6 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±4.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9%±3.7 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±3.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Big Creek Township, Ellis County earn?
Half of Big Creek Township, Ellis County's 1,068 households earn less than $90,333 a year (±$21,879), against $63,084 in Ellis County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $66,293 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Big Creek Township, Ellis County | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,333±$21,879 | $63,084 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,512±$13,459 | $89,365 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,912±$4,742 | $37,483 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±7.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7%±10.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0%±9.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7%±3.8 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±5.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Big Creek Township, Ellis County's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,300 by its owner (±$56,638). The median renter pays $1,144 a month including utilities, and 60.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Big Creek Township, Ellis County | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,300±$56,638 | $216,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,144±$68 | $943 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.9%±32.4 pts | 42.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,725±$215 | $1,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±10.0 pts | 63.2% | +19.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8%±10.0 pts | 36.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,135±120 | 13,287 | +370 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8%±16.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±11.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.0%±11.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2%±4.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Big Creek Township, Ellis County work and get to work?
74.3% of Big Creek Township, Ellis County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes.
| Measure | Big Creek Township, Ellis County | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.5%±6.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3%±14.1 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±7.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8%±10.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min±5.2 | 12.9 min | +8.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
No census tract lies mostly in Big Creek Township, Ellis County; 7 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 728.02Ellis County | 3,658 | $66,376 |
| Tract 727.02Ellis County | 2,649 | $66,250 |
| Tract 729.02Ellis County | 3,647 | $32,153 |
| Tract 730Ellis County | 3,029 | $70,547 |
| Tract 726Ellis County | 2,607 | $77,926 |
| Tract 727.01Ellis County | 5,180 | $67,383 |
| Tract 728.01Ellis County | 4,741 | $79,399 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Big Creek Township, Ellis County) · Census block assignment files
How does Big Creek Township, Ellis County compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Big Creek Township, Ellis County is the 3,969th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 47th-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Big Creek Township, Ellis County ranks 82nd of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 47th | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 85th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 366th | 376 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 374 |
| Per capita income | 120th | 375 |
| Median home value | 108th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 333 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 107th | 374 |
| Median age | 92nd | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 111th | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 241st | 375 |
Big Creek Township, Ellis County's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
22 of the 57 figures for Big Creek Township, Ellis County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Big Creek Township, Ellis County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.