Ennis is a city in eastern Ellis County, Texas, located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 20,159 residents, which grew to an estimated 23,686 by 2023.
The city is best known as the home of the annual National Polka Festival, a major cultural event that draws visitors to celebrate polka music and dancing. This festival has become a defining feature of Ennis's cultural identity and helps distinguish it within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth region.