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Ellis County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Ellis County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 240,867
- +24.0% since 2020
- Households
- 71,759
- Median household income
- $99,595
- +29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $348,600
- Jobs located here
- 60,835
- Highest market score
- 92
- House cleaning, #5 of 847 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 240,867 people live in Ellis County, in 71,759 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Ellis County grew 24.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Ellis County is $99,595 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Ellis County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (92).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ellis County are for house cleaning businesses (92), veterinarians (91) and grocery stores (90). Ellis County ranks #5 of 847 scored counties for house cleaning businesses.
Ellis County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For its number of households, Ellis County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 92 | #5 of 847 | 14 | 2.0 | $8.5M | 133 | 16 |
| Veterinarians | 91 | #9 of 1,485 | 16 | 2.2 | $4.7M | 173 | 16 |
| Grocery stores | 90 | #55 of 2,070 | 36 | 5.0 | $13.1M | 141 | 19 |
| Pet stores | 88 | #16 of 974 | 15 | 2.1 | $5M | 111 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 84 | #119 of 2,402 | 127 | 17.7 | $3.7M | 109 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 83 | #42 of 2,200 | 67 | 9.3 | $1.1M | 128 | 36 |
| Property management | 81 | #27 of 910 | 13 | 1.8 | Index only | 166 | 20 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 81 | #48 of 1,302 | 23 | 3.2 | $3.9M | 125 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 80 | #62 of 1,422 | 30 | 4.2 | $3M | 125 | 14 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 80 | #64 of 1,461 | 22 | 3.1 | $3.4M | 135 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #79 of 1,493 | 41 | 5.7 | $2.9M | 99 | 55 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 80 | #163 of 2,087 | 80 | 11.1 | $1.9M | 150 | 28 |
| Child care and preschools | 78 | #119 of 1,611 | 35 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 116 | 37 |
| Chiropractors | 77 | #107 of 1,490 | 29 | 4.0 | $3.1M | 130 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 77 | #108 of 1,771 | 70 | 9.8 | $1.7M | 101 | 82 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #264 of 2,261 | 71 | 9.9 | $6.6M | 84 | 16 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #219 of 2,210 | 111 | 15.5 | $1.4M | 156 | 42 |
| Laundromats | 74 | #115 of 785 | 10 | 1.4 | $15.3M | 122 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #286 of 2,405 | 400 | 55.7 | $781K | 118 | 111 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 73 | #89 of 887 | 23 | 3.2 | Index only | 133 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #122 of 1,334 | 32 | 4.5 | $2M | 100 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #204 of 1,656 | 38 | 5.3 | $2.4M | 133 | 78 |
| Pizza | 73 | #219 of 2,090 | 48 | 6.7 | $6.5M | 128 | 162 |
| Gas stations | 72 | #357 of 2,358 | 112 | 15.6 | $2.1M | 90 | 85 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 68 | #117 of 777 | 13 | 1.8 | $5M | 123 | 23 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 68 | #461 of 2,405 | 747 | 104.1 | $418K | 113 | 320 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #534 of 2,272 | 127 | 17.7 | $1.6M | 127 | 78 |
| Pest control | 65 | #164 of 699 | 15 | 2.1 | $7.9M | 77 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #350 of 1,356 | 51 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 76 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #447 of 2,063 | 78 | 10.9 | $4M | 108 | 46 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #512 of 2,339 | 179 | 24.9 | $408K | 95 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #419 of 1,472 | 15 | 2.1 | $592K | 87 | 8 |
| Electricians | 61 | #343 of 1,160 | 25 | 3.5 | $9.2M | 77 | 57 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #505 of 1,530 | 41 | 5.7 | $1.9M | 74 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #720 of 2,394 | 458 | 63.8 | $196K | 129 | 169 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 59 | #463 of 1,327 | 26 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 95 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #592 of 1,889 | 80 | 11.1 | $3.9M | 94 | 51 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #468 of 1,328 | 50 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 87 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #596 of 1,769 | 87 | 12.1 | $839K | 96 | 16 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #700 of 2,088 | 112 | 15.6 | $578K | 87 | 36 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #707 of 2,176 | 178 | 24.8 | Index only | 123 | 71 |
| Real estate | 57 | #739 of 2,229 | 217 | 30.2 | Index only | 127 | 123 |
| Dry cleaners | 56 | #211 of 507 | 11 | 1.5 | $13.9M | 89 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #573 of 1,451 | 32 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 95 | 19 |
| Gyms | 56 | #708 of 1,792 | 67 | 9.3 | $967K | 74 | 23 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #774 of 1,886 | 90 | 12.5 | $999K | 102 | 51 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,028 of 2,378 | 191 | 26.6 | $400K | 90 | 89 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #1,025 of 2,385 | 373 | 52.0 | $196K | 92 | 67 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,101 of 2,401 | 306 | 42.6 | $250K | 93 | 135 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,158 of 2,222 | 150 | 20.9 | $2.1M | 68 | 162 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #942 of 1,707 | 70 | 9.8 | $3.3M | 69 | 112 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #282 of 479 | 8 | 1.1 | $9.6M | 70 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #1,423 of 2,057 | 165 | 23.0 | $1.4M | 58 | 215 |
| Roofing and gutters | 38 | #872 of 1,177 | 70 | 9.8 | $3.3M | 39 | 46 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $22.5M | 92 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | Index only | 152 | 10 |
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 | $76.4M | $1,065 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $239.7M | $3,341 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $312.3M | $4,352 | 107 |
| Groceries | $471M | $6,563 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $73M | $1,018 | 101 |
| Child care and other personal services | $40.5M | $565 | 97 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $64.8M | $903 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $89.9M | $1,253 | 97 |
| Pets | $75.4M | $1,050 | 115 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $152.9M | $2,130 | 104 |
| Vehicle insurance | $203.3M | $2,833 | 145 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $231M | $3,219 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $118.8M | $1,655 | 117 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $16,658 | 100 |
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
- 240,867+24.0% since 2020
- Households
- 71,759
- Median age
- 36.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 936 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 228
- Median household income
- $99,595+29.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $117,930
- Median home value
- $348,600
- Jobs located here
- 60,835
- Daytime population
- 167,890Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ellis County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Ellis County at 240,867 people in 2025, up 24.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 71,759 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Ellis County, TX spend?
Households in Ellis County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $471M on groceries and $312.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ellis County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (92).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ellis County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Ellis County, house cleaning businesses (92), veterinarians (91) and grocery stores (90) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #5 of 847 scored counties.
How does Ellis County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Ellis County is $99,595, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 24.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $348,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (40% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Ellis County, each ranked against other counties.
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