Ennis, Texas
Ennis is a city in Ellis County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 33 miles south of Dallas, with a population of about 24,753.
Ellis
County
24,753
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
32.6 sq mi
Land Area
33 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Ennis on Wikipedia
Ennis City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Ennis.
Major roads: I-45 · I-45G Bus · I-45H Bus · Old Hwy 75 · State Hwy 34 · State Spur 437 · State Spur 469 · US Hwy 287
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Ennis from our research
What we've verified about Ennis, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1870s railroad-division town that Czech immigrants gave a polka-and-kolache culture, now the official Bluebonnet City of Texas. Details →
- Dining
- 75 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 9 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 22 public schools within 12 miles, across 5 districts and charters, mainly Ennis ISD, Palmer ISD and Waxahachie ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (29 mi), Purtis Creek (37 mi), Lake Whitney (50 mi). Nearest lakes: Bardwell Lake (4 mi), Joe Pool Lake (29 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 9 licensed plumbers, 18 licensed HVAC contractors and 29 licensed electricians serve Ennis. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Ennis, Texas
Ellis County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Ennis in Ellis County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Ennis
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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