The numbers are in from NCTCOG and according to their estimates, Ellis County’s population has grown 4.37% over the last year. That’s 6,050 people in 12 months, or roughly 16 new people moving in to the county every day. That’s a little lower than other figures I’ve heard recently. Some have suggested there are 22 new people moving in to the county every day.
Either way, that’s some rapid growth. Red Oak tops the list with 16.13% growth, despite everyone hating on their police department for alleged traffic ticket quotas.
Folks in Ferris, Italy, Ovilla and Palmer can rest assured though. They’ve apparently brought in no additional folks to their quaint towns.