What kinds of homes are in Ellis, KS?
Ellis, KS has 999 (±139) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 603 homes per square mile of land.
89.8% are detached single-family houses.
1.9% are in buildings of two to four units.
7.7% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 999 (±139)
- Detached houses
- 89.8%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 1.9%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 7.7%
Homes in Ellis by building size
| Building type | Ellis | Ellis County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 89.8% (±10.1 points) | 70.5% | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 7.2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 7.4% (±10.3 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In Ellis, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Ellis County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (13.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Ellis
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis | — | 7.7% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Glencoe Township (Trego County) | 5.2 mi | 0.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ogallah Township | 9.7 mi | 0.0% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | 11 mi | 7.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | 12 mi | 2.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Trego County) | 13 mi | 0.0% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hays | 13 mi | 13.8% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Township 9 (Rooks County) | 17 mi | 0.0% (±127.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| WaKeeney Township | 17 mi | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hays | 13.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 2 | Buckeye Township (Ellis County) | 7.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 3 | Ellis | 7.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 4 | Big Creek Township (Ellis County) | 2.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Schoenchen | 0.0% (±51.1 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Victoria | 0.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Freedom Township (Ellis County) | 0.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Herzog Township | 0.0% (±7.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ellis
How many homes are in Ellis?
Ellis, KS has an estimated 999 (±139) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Ellis houses or apartments?
89.8% are detached houses and 0.6% attached houses, while 9.6% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Ellis?
1.9% of homes in Ellis are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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