Ferris: Demographics & People
Ferris's population stands at 3,238 people, in 974 households. Population grew 10.4% from 2,932 (2022) to 3,238 (2024). Median age 29.3 years. (7.0y younger than Ellis County; 5.2y younger than Texas). Children under 18 are 36% of the population. Population is 54% Hispanic or Latino and 28% Black. 88% of households are family-led. County is losing 88,489 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 3.3 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 12% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 82 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.4% from 2,932 (2022) to 3,238 (2024) — about 17.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,584 (extrapolated at 5.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,082.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,613,539 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,932 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,238 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 3,238 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 4,082 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 29.3y is 9.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 36% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 29.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 36.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,238 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,178 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 647.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,129.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 284 |
| Population under 18 | 1,178 |
| Median age | 29.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,238 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 572 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,658 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 56.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 27.7% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 53.8% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 16.0% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 11% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,442 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 435 |
| Share born in this state | 75.4% |
| Share born in another state | 24.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 10.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 396 |
Households & Family Composition
974 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 88% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 805 families, 37% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 805 |
| Married couples with children | 297 |
| Average household size | 3.14 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 127 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 36 |
| Family households | 860 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 88.3% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 974 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 7.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 88,489 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 2,257,564 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 2,346,053 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -88,489 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 75 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 2.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dallas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 27.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 28.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48113 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 70,563 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48113 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 73.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 2,635,516 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 36.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,238, booming, young community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,238 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Dallas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade