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Ferris, TX
City in Ellis County, Texas.
Population
3,238
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
697
ZIP codes
0
Ferris and its ZIP codes
Ferris at a glance
- Ferris is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,722 a year, 14% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,800 (8% below Texas) and median rent is $1,295 a month.
Local data for Ferris, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferris, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,722
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$1,295/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,591), Irish Americans (113), German Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Ferris.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,284
64,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,454 per person
How people get to work
Ferris, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferris, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
823
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
469
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferris, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
Cities near Ferris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red OakCity | 3.8 mi | 16.2 |
| WilmerCity | 3.9 mi | 12.1 |
| Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| LancasterCity | 7 mi | 33.1 |
| Pecan HillCity | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| HutchinsCity | 7.6 mi | 9.1 |
| PalmerTown | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| CombineCity | 10 mi | 7.3 |
| Glenn HeightsCity | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| SeagovilleCity | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| Oak LeafCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| GarrettTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| DeSotoCity | 12 mi | 21.6 |
| OvillaCity | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| Balch SpringsCity | 13 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferris, TX in?
- Ferris is in Ellis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Ferris, TX?
- About 3,238 people live in Ferris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferris?
- Nearby places include Red Oak (3.8 mi), Wilmer (3.9 mi), Bear Creek Ranch (5.5 mi), Lancaster (7 mi), Pecan Hill (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023