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Ferris

Texas · 2,788 residents · 4.636 sq mi
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Ferris is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,563. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,700. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,788
+28%since 2000
from 2,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+11%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ferris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,563
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,573 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,174
+45%since 2000
from $18,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+22%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,074)
Black22%(479)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(599)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.4%(1,705)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(910)
Black16.9%(472)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(1,315)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score77.6%(2,165)
Diversity Score
78
−1%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferris, Texas?

Ferris, Texas has about 2,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferris, Texas?

The typical household in Ferris, Texas earns about $76,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferris, Texas expensive?

In Ferris, Texas, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Ferris, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ferris, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferris, Texas?

About 11.1% of people in Ferris, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferris, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferris, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 780 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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