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Ferris

Illinois · 156 residents · 1.967 sq mi
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Ferris has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−7%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
951241541832121990201020202024Ferris
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,425
+43%since 2000
from $16,341 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+4%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(164)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(150)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+519%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferris, Illinois?

Ferris, Illinois has about 156 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferris, Illinois?

The typical household in Ferris, Illinois earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferris, Illinois expensive?

In Ferris, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Ferris, Illinois?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ferris, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferris, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Ferris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferris, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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