Ellis County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$95,898
Per Capita Income
$39,646
Poverty Rate
8.1%
SNAP Recipients
7.3%
Gini Index
0.400
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K8.6%
$25K–$50K15.6%
$50K–$75K15.2%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K22.5%
$150K–$200K13.7%
$200K+11.6%
The median household income in Ellis County, TX is $95,898 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,646. 8.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.400 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).