Ellis County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 191,760 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849. Its county seat is Waxahachie.
There are 19 city/town in Ellis County, TX. The largest city of Ellis County is Waxahachie with a population of 39,797. Other cities include, Midlothian population 35,146, Ennis population 20,678, Red Oak population 14,098, Ovilla population 4,288
Located just south of Dallas, Ellis County is home to a number of small cities and towns, each with its own unique character. The county seat, Waxahachie, is the largest city with a population of over 30,000. Waxahachie is known for its historic downtown area with Victorian, Greek Revival, and Italianate architecture. The Ellis County Museum and the Rogers Hotel are two popular attractions downtown.
Just north of Waxahachie lies the city of Ennis, which has a population of around 18,000. Ennis is famous for its National Polka Festival held annually in May, paying homage to the city's Czech heritage. The city's beautifully restored historic downtown district draws visitors year-round.
The city of Midlothian, with a population near 25,000, sits to the northwest of Waxahachie.Midlothian is one of the fastest growing cities in Ellis County, with new residential and commercial developments springing up across the city. Midlothian is also home to a campus of Navarro College.
Smaller towns in Ellis County include Red Oak, Italy, Maypearl, Palmer, Milford, and Forreston. These rural communities each have their own unique small-town charm, with quiet parks, historic town squares, and community festivals. From its cities to its open countryside, Ellis County offers a diverse collection of welcoming Texas communities just a short drive from the Dallas metro.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ellis County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Alma | Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 400 |
Bardwell | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 709 |
Ennis | City in Texas, USA | 20,678 |
Ferris | City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA | 3,069 |
Garrett | Town of the United States | 891 |
Italy | Town in Texas | 1,964 |
Maypearl | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 1,046 |
Midlothian | City in Texas, United States | 35,146 |
Milford | Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America | 756 |
Nash | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States | 2,177 |
Oak Leaf | Town of the United States | 1,498 |
Ovilla | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 4,288 |
Palmer | Town in Texas, USA | 2,169 |
Pecan Hill | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 714 |
Plum Grove | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 756 |
Rankin | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 841 |
Red Oak | City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States | 14,098 |
Walnut Springs | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States | 877 |
Waxahachie | A city in Ellis County, Texas. | 39,797 |