Ennis, TX Demographics

A map of Ennis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	10,295	8,682	45.6%	43.1%
White	9,626	7,891	42.6%	39.1%
Black	2,106	2,765	9.3%	13.7%
Multiracial	504	546	2.2%	2.7%
Native American/Other	57	160	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	0	115	0.0%	0.6%

Ennis, Texas has an estimated population of 22,588, a large increase from the 20,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Hispanic, 42.6% White, 9.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ennis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ennis has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ennis, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ennis is ranked the 151st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ennis was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ennis's White Population

9,626 residents of Ennis, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ennis is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Ennis ranks 1186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's White population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of Ennis's population has increased from 39.1% to 42.6%.

Ennis is more White than neighboring Garrett (19.7% White), and Bardwell (32.1% White). Ennis is less White than neighboring Alma (67.5% White), Palmer (60.8% White), and Bristol (73.3% White).

Ennis's Black Population

2,106 residents of Ennis, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ennis is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Ennis ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Black residents' share of Ennis's population has decreased from 13.7% to 9.3%.

Ennis is more Black than neighboring Alma (1.5% Black), Palmer (0.4% Black), and Bristol (0% Black). Ennis is less Black than neighboring Garrett (18.8% Black), and Bardwell (19% Black).

Ennis's Asian Population

0 residents of Ennis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ennis is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Ennis ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ennis's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Ennis is less Asian than neighboring Bristol (8.9% Asian).

Ennis's Hispanic Population

10,295 residents of Ennis, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ennis is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ennis ranks 691st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ennis's population has increased from 43.1% to 45.6%.

Ennis is more Hispanic than neighboring Alma (30.3% Hispanic), Palmer (34.9% Hispanic), and Bristol (8.2% Hispanic). Ennis is less Hispanic than neighboring Garrett (61.3% Hispanic), and Bardwell (47.5% Hispanic).

Ennis's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Ennis, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ennis is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ennis ranks 677th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ennis's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Ennis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garrett (0% Native American/Other), Alma (0% Native American/Other), and Bristol (0% Native American/Other). Ennis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bardwell (1.2% Native American/Other), and Palmer (2% Native American/Other).

Ennis's Multiracial Population

504 residents of Ennis, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ennis is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ennis ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ennis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ennis's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Ennis is more Multiracial than neighboring Garrett (0.2% Multiracial), Bardwell (0.2% Multiracial), Alma (0.7% Multiracial), and Palmer (1.9% Multiracial). Ennis is less Multiracial than neighboring Bristol (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.