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What county is Ovilla, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Ovilla, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (96.6%) live in the Ellis County part; the rest live in Dallas County.

Which counties do Ovilla residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Ellis County96.6% (4,093 people)
Dallas County3.4% (146 people)

How is Ovilla's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Ellis County84.9%
Dallas County15.1%

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Ovilla at a glance

Population4,2399th largest place in Ellis County
Land area5.8 sq mi733 people per sq mi
Share of Ellis County2%of the county's residents live here
County seatWaxahachie9.9 mi from Ovilla
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

About Ellis County

County seat: Waxahachie. FIPS code 48139. Population 203,927. All Ellis County facts.

Towns near Ovilla

  • Glenn Heights: 1.8 mi away, Dallas County
  • Oak Leaf: 2.4 mi away, Ellis County
  • DeSoto: 4.2 mi away, Dallas County
  • Cedar Hill: 5.3 mi away, Dallas County
  • Red Oak: 6.2 mi away, Ellis County
  • Bear Creek Ranch: 7.1 mi away, Dallas County

Ovilla has about 4,239 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ovilla, TX in?
Ovilla, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (96.6%) live in the Ellis County part; the rest live in Dallas County. The county seat of Ellis County is Waxahachie.
Is Ovilla in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Ellis County (96.6% of residents), Dallas County (3.4% of residents).
Is Ovilla the county seat of Ellis County?
No. The county seat is Waxahachie, about 9.9 mi away.
What time zone is Ovilla, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Ovilla address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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