Ellis County GIS Maps
Ellis County, Kansas, has 28,934 residents and covers 899.9 square miles. The population grew 1.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ellis County is 20051.
Hays is the county's largest population center. Ellis County also includes 8 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ellis County Trends
- Population
- 28,934▴
- Median Home Value
- $211,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,696▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ellis County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ellis County Population
Ellis County had 28,934 residents in 2020. That was 1.7% higher than in 2010. Ellis County added 1,427 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hays, Ellis and Victoria.
Population Trend in Ellis County KS
Ellis County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ellis County Zip Codes
Ellis County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hays (67601), Ellis (67637) and Victoria (67671). Hays is the largest zip by population, with about 24,428 residents or 84% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 99% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ellis County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67601 | Hays | 24,428 | ▴ 2.7% |
| 67637 | Ellis | 2,576 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 67671 | Victoria | 1,550 | ▾ -9.6% |
| 67640 | Gorham | 574 | ▴ 13.7% |
| 67667 | Hays | 170 | ▾ -16.7% |
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Ellis County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ellis County Demographics
Ellis County has a median age of 32.5, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 20.3% of residents are under 18, while 15.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 39.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ellis County KS
Median Age
32.5
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
39.5%
Ellis County School Districts
Ellis County is served by 8 public school districts with 5,696 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hays Unified 489, Russell County Unified 407 and Plainville Unified 270. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ellis County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Unified School District 489 | 3,434 | 60.3% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Russell County Unified School District 407 | 762 | 13.4% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Plainville Unified School District 270 | 453 | 8% | ▴ 5.3% |
| Ellis Unified School District 388 | 343 | 6% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Victoria Unified School District 432 | 263 | 4.6% | ▾ -4.7% |
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Ellis County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ellis County Housing & Real Estate
Ellis County has a median home value of $211,100 and a median gross rent of $899. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $250,000 and homes spent about 60 days on the market.
Ellis County Housing Mix
Ellis County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ellis County Housing Trends
Ellis County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ellis County, KS
Ellis County has 1,790 business listings across 461 categories. The largest categories in Ellis County business listings are Auto Repair (34, 1.9%), Contractors (32, 1.8%), and Beauty Salons (28, 1.6%). The full Ellis County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ellis County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ellis County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Repair | 34 | 1.9% |
| Contractors | 32 | 1.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 28 | 1.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 28 | 1.6% |
| College University | 28 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 26 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 24 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 23 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 22 | 1.2% |
Ellis County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Narcotics Anonymous | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Hays |
| Stonepost Apartments | Accommodation | Hays |
| Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer | Accountant | Hays |
| Branded 5 Stable | Active Life | Hays |
| Plains Trader | Advertising Agency | Hays |
| Midland Marketing | Agricultural Cooperatives | Hays |
| LDI - Hays | Agricultural Service | Hays |
| Gottschalk Equipment Sales | Agriculture | Hays |
| High Plains Farm Credit | Agriculture Association | Hays |
| RANS Designs, Inc | Aircraft Dealer | Hays |
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Ellis County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ellis County Basemaps
Ellis County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ellis County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Ellis County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.