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 $81,056 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median age in Ferris is 30.3 years: 28.5 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,239 | 42.26% |
| Other race | 628 | 21.42% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 19.51% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 11.08% |
| Native American | 168 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 935 | 3.14 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 686 | 3.47 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 130 | 0 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 112 | 3.47 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Male | 7 | 4.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 2.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 4.25% |
| High School Graduate | 502 | 30.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 12.64% |
| Some College | 539 | 32.29% |
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 | 755 | 525 | 24 |
| White | 538 | 487 | 179 |
| Black | 352 | 340 | 90 |
| Other Race | 219 | 96 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 190 | 0 |
| Native American | 168 | 118 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,592 | $143,393 | $61,280 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,000 | $62,554 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,421 | $23,438 | $23,409 |
| Overall | $46,517 | $54,464 | $34,452 |
| Some College | $45,096 | $47,297 | $33,724 |
$46,517
Average Earnings
$54,464
Average Male
$34,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.36% of Ferris residents speak only English, while 35.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 572 | 138 | 24.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,658 | 82 | 4.95% |
| Multiple | 325 | 37 | 11.38% |
| White | 644 | 34 | 5.28% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.87%
Male Poverty Rate
7.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferris is Black, with 24.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferris is Hispanic, with 4.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.44% |
| Some College | 3.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,708 | $86,851 |
| Households | $71,583 | $81,056 |
| Married Families | $105,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,857 | $39,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
63.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73 | 8.02% |
| White | 50 | 6.22% |
| Native American | 39 | 23.21% |
| Black | 11 | 2.84% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
76.13%
Born in Ferris
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
5.49%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
91.98% of Ferris residents were born in the United States, with 76.13% having been born in Texas. 5.49% 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% |