Economy & Jobs — Ellis County, Kansas

Employment

Total Establishments1,114
Total Employees12,623
Avg Annual Employment15,487
Avg Annual Pay$47,061
Total Annual Wages$728,858,573
Annual Payroll (thousands)$547,077
Unemployment Rate3.3%

Income

Median Household Income$59,665
Poverty Rate15.3%
IRS Returns13,340
Total AGI (thousands)$946,449
Average AGI per Return$70,948

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$287,573,905
Per Capita$9,939
Population Basis28,934

Agriculture

Total Farms185
Land in Farms (acres)1,680
Avg Farm Size (acres)9.10
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants34
Fast Food31
Bars7
Coffee & Snacks8