Ferris: Economy & Jobs
$89,722 is the median household income in Ferris (1.1× below Ellis County median $99,595; 1.1× higher than Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $261,800. The surrounding county supports 1,826,215 jobs (avg $89,284).
- $106,567 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $89,722 — above the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 7.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 17.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,222,890 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $130,320,192 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $106,567 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $81,570 |
| Median Household Income | $89,722 (vs Texas $70,518) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $89,722 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 32.20 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,826,215 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $163,051,503,588 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $89,284 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 13,557,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% (vs Texas 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 23 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 5,282 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 229.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 70,472 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,587,323 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 119,814,402 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 412 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 527 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 193 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 669 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 314 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 241 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 65 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 2,080 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 2,443 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 233 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 669 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 7490 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 7 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | FERRIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $27,802,740,404 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,637.97 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 2,613,539 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 11.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 29.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12