Texas · Ellis County

Ferris Authority

Population

3,238

Median income

$89,722

Median age

29

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Ferris, Texas

Ferris is a Texas town in Dallas County, Texas, home to 3,238 residents. Households here earn a median of $89,722.

Definition and scope

Ferris sits within Dallas County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Ferris has approximately 3,238 residents. The median age is 29.3 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $261,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 16.0%
• Black or African American: 27.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 53.8%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Ferris is $89,722. Poverty rate stands at 7.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 20.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Ferris:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Dallas South Port Airport. Federal court business routes through Ellis County Courts and Administration Building. Amtrak service is available at Dallas, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 467 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.