Ellis County, KS Demographics
Ellis County, KS is the 21st most populous of 105 counties in Kansas, with 28,934 residents across 900 square miles. That is about 32 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 28,934 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 900 sq mi |
| Density | 32 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Ellis County compares to the US
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Central Location: Ellis County, KS
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Ellis County, KS
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 727.01 | 5,253 | 2.2 | 2,376 |
| Census Tract 728.01 | 4,805 | 1.4 | 3,444 |
| Census Tract 729.02 | 3,694 | 15.0 | 246 |
| Census Tract 728.02 | 3,369 | 18.7 | 180 |
| Census Tract 730 | 3,279 | 415.6 | 8 |
| Census Tract 727.02 | 3,156 | 31.8 | 99 |
| Census Tract 729.01 | 2,769 | 0.7 | 4,257 |
| Census Tract 726 | 2,609 | 414.5 | 6 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.