Ferris, TX is a small town located in Ellis County with a population of 2,736, according to the most recent census. Its population density is 662 people per square mile, compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Ferris has a variety of local businesses including grocery stores, restaurants, cafes and specialty shops. There are also numerous outdoor activities available for Ferris residents year-round like hiking trails, bird watching at nearby lakes and rivers, and camping trips to various parks and nature reserves. Other organizations in the area include volunteer fire departments and sports clubs like basketball teams and softball leagues. There are several sporting events held throughout the year in Ferris such as youth baseball tournaments and charity runs like 5Ks that raise money for local charities.
The population in Ferris is 2,736. There are 591 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ferris is 30.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ferris is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ferris
- 67.1% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 41.4% are married with children
- 16.6% have children, but are single
Race in Ferris
- 43.5% are White
- 12.9% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 41.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander