Venus Authority

Venus is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 6,745.

Venus, Texas

In Ellis County, Texas, Venus anchors a community of 6,745. Median household income reaches $106,023, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Venus sits within Ellis County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 25 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Venus has approximately 6,745 residents. The median age is 30.8 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $270,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 46.0%
• Black or African American: 16.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 33.6%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Venus is $106,023. Poverty rate stands at 9.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 25.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Venus:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Venus Airport. Federal court business routes through Ellis County Courts and Administration Building. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Cleburne, Texas.

Geography and climate

Venus sits at an elevation of 680 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.