Ferris is a city located in Ellis County Texas. Ferris has a 2024 population of 3,555. Ferris is currently growing at a rate of 5.49% annually and its population has increased by 26.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,814 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferris is $71,628 with a poverty rate of 11.06%. The median age in Ferris is 31.1 years: 31 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,303 | 46.79% |
| Black or African American | 497 | 17.85% |
| Other race | 478 | 17.16% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 16.16% |
| Native American | 57 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 886 | 3.14 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 670 | 3.35 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.01 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 104 | 3.78 | 10.6 | 89.4 |
| Male | 7 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 12.64% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 1.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 13.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 27.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 11.78% |
| Some College | 458 | 27.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 806 | 503 | 0 |
| White | 527 | 454 | 184 |
| Black | 312 | 288 | 108 |
| Other Race | 240 | 107 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 168 | 0 |
| Native American | 57 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,235 | $101,027 | $58,737 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,583 | $0 | $29,583 |
| High School Graduate | $34,857 | $52,064 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,500 | $27,500 | $23,095 |
| Overall | $43,382 | $46,158 | $29,764 |
| Some College | $45,663 | $45,738 | $45,294 |
$43,382
Average Earnings
$46,158
Average Male
$29,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.75% of Ferris residents speak only English, while 43.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,573 | 140 | 8.9% |
| Black | 497 | 115 | 23.14% |
| Multiple | 450 | 31 | 6.89% |
| White | 695 | 22 | 3.17% |
11.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.98%
Male Poverty Rate
9.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferris is Black, with 23.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferris is White, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.5% |
| Some College | 3.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,771 | $75,489 |
| Households | $62,036 | $71,628 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,750 | $36,264 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.1%
Male Marriage Rate
71.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 7.53% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.7% |
| Black | 7 | 2.05% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.01%
Born in Ferris
85.78%
Native Born
14.22%
Foreign Born
9.73%
Non Citizen
4.49%
Naturalized
85.78% of Ferris residents were born in the United States, with 76.01% having been born in Texas. 9.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,482 | 186 | 4.33% |
| 2028 | 4,296 | 185 | 4.5% |
| 2027 | 4,111 | 185 | 4.71% |
| 2026 | 3,926 | 186 | 4.97% |
| 2025 | 3,740 | 185 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 3,555 | 185 | 5.49% |
| 2023 | 3,370 | 472 | 16.29% |
| 2022 | 2,898 | 44 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 2,854 | 40 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2,814 | -158 | -5.32% |
| 2019 | 2,972 | 170 | 6.07% |
| 2018 | 2,802 | 193 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 2,609 | 83 | 3.29% |
| 2016 | 2,526 | 37 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 2,489 | 19 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 2,470 | 19 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 2,451 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,455 | 29 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,426 | 0 | 0% |