Ferris

County:: Ellis County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 4.636
State:: Texas

Ferris is a city located in Ellis County, Texas. Ferris has a 2025 population of 3,740. Ferris is currently growing at a rate of 5.2% annually and its population has increased by 32.91% 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.

Demographics

The racial composition of Ferris includes 42.26% White, 21.42% other race, 19.51% Black or African American, 5.73% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%

Ferris Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Ferris' average per capita income is $46,517. Household income levels show a median of $71,583. The poverty rate stands at 9.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$105,000	-
Families	$92,708	$86,851
Households	$71,583	$81,056
Non Families	$37,857	$39,915

$46,517

Average Income

$71,583

Median Household Income

9.69%

Poverty Rate