County profile · Kansas
Ellis County, KS market data
How Ellis County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 29,075
- +0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,251
- Median household income
- $63,084
- +19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $216,300
- Jobs located here
- 15,340
- Highest market score
- 69
- Grocery and convenience stores, #459 of 2,402 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Ellis County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Ellis County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Ellis County has an estimated 29,075 people and 12,251 households. Population estimates show Ellis County grew 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Ellis County is $63,084, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ellis County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Of the business types scored in Ellis County, grocery and convenience stores (69), pet businesses (57) and physical therapy clinics (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #459 of 2,402 scored counties.
Ellis County is part of the Hays area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery and convenience stores (26% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ellis County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ellis County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #459 of 2,402 | 17 | 13.9 | $4.1M | 121 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 57 | #774 of 2,200 | 12 | 9.8 | $774K | 88 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #544 of 1,422 | 5 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 132 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #922 of 2,261 | 9 | 7.3 | $7.7M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #715 of 1,356 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,217 of 2,358 | 20 | 16.3 | $1.9M | 81 | 18 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #946 of 1,656 | 10 | 8.2 | $1.6M | 89 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,131 of 2,063 | 11 | 9.0 | $3.9M | 105 | 6 |
| Gyms | 41 | #1,221 of 1,792 | 10 | 8.2 | $897K | 69 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,371 of 1,889 | 13 | 10.6 | $3.3M | 80 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,446 of 1,886 | 16 | 13.1 | $992K | 101 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,844 of 2,394 | 101 | 82.4 | $157K | 103 | 44 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,024 of 1,302 | 7 | 5.7 | $2.3M | 72 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,922 of 2,401 | 72 | 58.8 | $207K | 77 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,951 of 2,378 | 44 | 35.9 | $338K | 76 | 29 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,211 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.1 | $327K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,829 of 2,088 | 23 | 18.8 | $390K | 59 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 28 | #1,142 of 1,327 | 9 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 54 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 28 | #1,622 of 1,771 | 11 | 9.0 | $1.3M | 75 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 27 | #1,595 of 1,769 | 15 | 12.2 | $735K | 84 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 26 | #1,197 of 1,334 | 12 | 9.8 | $747K | 37 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 26 | #1,354 of 1,490 | 14 | 11.4 | $1.1M | 47 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 26 | #2,216 of 2,385 | 73 | 59.6 | $151K | 71 | 14 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 25 | #1,368 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.7 | $2M | 67 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 25 | #1,968 of 2,222 | 21 | 17.1 | $2M | 67 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 24 | #1,435 of 1,611 | 11 | 9.0 | $378K | 38 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 23 | #2,129 of 2,176 | 29 | 23.7 | Index only | 101 | 17 |
| Real estate | 23 | #2,193 of 2,229 | 40 | 32.7 | Index only | 92 | 24 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,041 of 2,210 | 45 | 36.7 | $489K | 56 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 22 | #2,190 of 2,339 | 49 | 40.0 | $225K | 52 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,250 of 2,405 | 154 | 125.7 | $279K | 75 | 73 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 21 | #863 of 887 | 5 | 4.1 | Index only | 82 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,932 of 2,087 | 32 | 26.1 | $687K | 54 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 21 | #2,293 of 2,405 | 92 | 75.1 | $467K | 70 | 35 |
| Pizza | 20 | #2,013 of 2,090 | 20 | 16.3 | $2.1M | 42 | 32 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 19 | #1,661 of 1,707 | 13 | 10.6 | $2.3M | 49 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 16 | #2,168 of 2,272 | 38 | 31.0 | $614K | 49 | 34 |
| Electricians | 15 | #1,128 of 1,160 | 7 | 5.7 | $4.3M | 36 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 14 | #2,043 of 2,057 | 24 | 19.6 | $1.3M | 52 | 33 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $3.7M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $17.4M | 187 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $5.5M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $7.5M | 89 | 8 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $3.7M | 149 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 85 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | Index only | 20 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.7M | 220 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | Index only | 96 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $9M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Ellis County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.9M | $1,214 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.5M | $3,144 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $43M | $3,507 | 86 |
| Groceries | $69.7M | $5,689 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $11M | $899 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $339 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9M | $732 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.9M | $1,296 | 101 |
| Pets | $9.3M | $758 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22M | $1,796 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.3M | $1,905 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $30.1M | $2,456 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.8M | $1,124 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $159.2M | $12,993 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ellis County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 29,075+0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,251
- Median age
- 36.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 900 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 32
- Median household income
- $63,084+19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,365
- Median home value
- $216,300
- Jobs located here
- 15,340
- Daytime population
- 30,752Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ellis County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Ellis County at 29,075 people in 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,251 households. Median household income rose 19.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ellis County, KS spend?
Households in Ellis County spend about $159.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $69.7M on groceries and $43M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ellis County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ellis County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ellis County are for grocery and convenience stores (69), pet businesses (57) and physical therapy clinics (56). Ellis County ranks #459 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
How does Ellis County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ellis County is $63,084 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $216,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ellis County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery and convenience stores (26% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Ellis County, each ranked against other counties.
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