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Ellis County, KS: growth, migration and housing
Ellis County has 29,075 residents, up 0.4% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 753 households moved in and 813 moved out (-60 net), while a net $5.9M of income left. Median household income is $63,084, the median home $216,300 and median rent $943 a month.
In Kansas: 21st of 105 counties for 5-year population growth · 52nd of 103 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 60th of 105 counties for median household income · 10th of 105 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Ellis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell County, KS | 42 | $1.4M |
| Saline County, KS | 32 | $1.5M |
| Barton County, KS | 31 | $0.9M |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 27 | $1.0M |
| Rush County, KS | 26 | $0.7M |
| Rooks County, KS | 24 | $0.8M |
| Ford County, KS | 23 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Ellis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, KS | 51 | $2.3M |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 49 | $1.6M |
| Russell County, KS | 34 | $1.6M |
| Rooks County, KS | 24 | $1.0M |
| Saline County, KS | 24 | $1.3M |
| Shawnee County, KS | 21 | $0.9M |
| Barton County, KS | 20 | $0.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.