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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 10,500, give or take 919 civilian veterans in Ellis County.
By ACS estimates, Ellis County has the 26th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 16 percent below the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Ellis County has about 1,720, give or take 251 veterans 75 and older, making up 16 percent of its veterans compared with 20 percent in Texas.
Ellis County has about 1,010, give or take 335 veterans under 35, making up 10 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Texas.
Women veterans in Ellis County number about 1,500, give or take 333; their 14 percent share is above Texas's 12 percent.
| Measure | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $59,161 ± $6,690 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $45,096 ± $1,114 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.6% ± 2.0 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 27.3% ± 3.1 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 78.3% ± 5.0 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 1.6% ± 0.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.7% ± 1.6 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 29.5% ± 3.9 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects more veterans here in 2035: about 13,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 12,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 6,506 veterans in Ellis County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 808 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 514 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 677 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,900 |
| 100 percent | 2,607 |
FY2019: 2,722 recipients. Change to FY2025: +3,784.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 934 VA-backed home loans out of 6,166 home loans made in Ellis County (15.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $483,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 2,680, give or take 348) and post-9/11 only (about 2,240, give or take 511).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $216.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $112.3 million in medical care spending in Ellis County for FY2025.
Dallas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216-7167
New-patient wait for mental health: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 24 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Grand Prairie VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2737 Sherman Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051-1027
New-patient wait for mental health: 47 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 63 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 31 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Mesquite Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
502 West Kearney Street, Suite 300, Mesquite, TX 75149
about 31 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Waco VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
701 Clay Avenue, One Veterans Plaza, Waco, TX 76799
about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Ellis County is Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Waco, TX, about 62 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Ellis County is Arlington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Pantego, TX, about 33 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
214-467-3374
About 27.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 107.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Ellis County.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).
TX-607 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 324 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Dallas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 214-742-8387. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Ellis County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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