City · Texas
Ennis, Texas
Ennis, city, in Ellis County, Texas. Ennis had 25,694 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 27.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,159 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,588 (±37). GEOID 4824348.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,694
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,159 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,588 ±37
Median household income
$75,074
±$6,719 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$260,100
±$22,306 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,362
±$70 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Ennis and what county is it in?
Ennis is a city in Ellis County, Texas. It covers 32.5 square miles of land, 620 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ennis is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (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 Ennis, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,694 people lived in Ennis on July 1, 2025, up 27.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,159 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,588 (±37).
| Measure | Ennis | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,588 ±37 | 213,160 | +3,029 |
| Households | 7,982 ±321 | 71,759 | +1,425 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.11 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,646 ±375 | 75,422 | +1,583 |
Ennis's population since 2000
From 16,045 in 2000 to 25,694 in 2025: up 60.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ennis 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 Ennis?
The median resident of Ennis is 34.4 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.6%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ennis | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.4 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±1.7 pts | 26.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±1.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±2.4 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.6% ±4.0 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.6% ±3.2 pts | 52.7% | +6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.3% ±2.6 pts | 14.4% | −5.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±2.3 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.8% ±4.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±2.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±3.8 pts | 15.0% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2% ±4.1 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7% ±2.6 pts | 30.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±3.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Ennis earn?
Half of Ennis's 7,982 households earn less than $75,074 a year (±$6,719), against $99,595 in Ellis County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $70,911 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ennis | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,074 ±$6,719 | $99,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,859 ±$6,436 | $117,930 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,059 ±$2,781 | $40,925 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±6.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±3.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±3.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Ennis?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Ennis's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $260,100 by its owner (±$22,306). The median renter pays $1,362 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ennis | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $260,100 ±$22,306 | $348,600 | +$123,247 |
| Median gross rent | $1,362 ±$70 | $1,594 | +$236 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±10.8 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,991 ±$202 | $2,258 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1% ±6.4 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.9% ±6.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,646 ±375 | 75,422 | +1,583 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±4.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8% ±4.5 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±4.1 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Ennis building?
Builders took permits for 380 new housing units in Ennis in 2025 (380 in single-family houses), 14.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ennis work and get to work?
77.4% of Ennis's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Ennis | Ellis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0% ±2.8 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±3.4 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±2.7 pts | 12.4% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±2.7 | 30.3 min | +4.0 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 Ennis?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Ennis, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,255 (Tract 615) to $93,651 (Tract 614.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 616Ellis County | 8,363 | $61,806 |
| Tract 615Ellis County | 6,556 | $60,255 |
| Tract 614.02Ellis County | 6,033 | $79,867 |
| Tract 614.01Ellis County | 2,488 | $93,651 |
| Tract 617Ellis County | 5,544 | $100,642 |
| Tract 613Ellis County | 4,394 | $109,612 |
| Tract 611Ellis County | 6,100 | $66,974 |
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 Ennis) · Census block assignment files
How does Ennis compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ennis is the 1,566th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 128th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Ennis ranks 361st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 128th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 96th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 762nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 361st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 448th | 978 |
| Median home value | 324th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 266th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 507th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 462nd | 877 |
| Median age | 642nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 698th | 973 |
| Work from home | 395th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 399th | 976 |
Ennis's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Ennis with other places
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 Ennis?
8 of the 57 figures for Ennis 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 Ennis 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' public schools in Ennis.