Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ennis, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,588

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.6%10,295

White

42.6%9,626

Black

9.3%2,106

Two or More

2.2%504

Other

0.2%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%632

High School Diploma

21.7%3,107

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%1,076

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%2,022

Associate's Degree

9.8%1,404

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%2,183

Master's Degree

4.6%661

Professional Degree

0.6%84

Doctorate

0.2%34

HS or Higher

78.2%

BA or Higher

20.7%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$260,100

Median Renti

$1,362

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%5,036

Renter-Occupied

36.9%2,946

Total Units

8,646

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

273

$1,000–$1,250

665

$1,250–$1,500

742

$1,500–$2,000

673

$2,000+

298

Year Built

2020 or later

5.9%512

2010–2019

11.1%956

2000–2009

24.6%2,129

1990–1999

8.8%764

1980–1989

12.5%1,079

1970–1979

11.5%995

1960–1969

10.3%890

1950–1959

5.1%444

1940–1949

7.2%620

1939 or earlier

3%257

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.6%5,392

Utility Gas

28.1%2,239

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%249

No Fuel

0.9%70

Solar

0.3%21

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,074

Mean Household Incomei

$90,859

Per Capita Incomei

$33,059

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

12,097

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

360

Residentsi

569

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing89 homes87% occupied$478/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers154 homes61% occupied$562/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8117 homes96% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,074/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

82.9%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

14.2%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

81.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.2% of subsidized households are minority

22.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,19814.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,900

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

11,750

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

930(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.8%Insured

17.2%Uninsured