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Ellis, Kansas


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Ellis, Kansas

Ellis, Kansas, in Ellis county, is 148 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,873.

The People and Families of Ellis

In Ellis, about 62% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Ellis.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellis had a median family income of $35,956.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ellis Housing

In Ellis, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Ellis, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Ellis is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Ellis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ellis Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ellis, KS

Comparing Ellis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built23
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