Ferris, TX Demographics

A map of Ferris's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,741	1,315	53.8%	47.2%
Black	896	472	27.7%	16.9%
White	517	910	16.0%	32.6%
Multiracial	84	71	2.6%	2.5%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Ferris, Texas has an estimated population of 3,238, a large increase from the 2,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% Hispanic, 27.7% Black, 16.0% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferris has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ferris, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferris is ranked the 550th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ferris was ranked the 593rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferris's White Population

517 residents of Ferris, or 16.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferris is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Ferris ranks 1274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's White population has declined by an estimated 43.2%. White residents' share of Ferris's population has decreased from 32.6% to 16.0%.

Ferris is more White than neighboring Wilmer (9.9% White), Bear Creek Ranch (10.8% White), and Hutchins (11.3% White). Ferris is less White than neighboring Palmer (60.8% White), and Red Oak (27.3% White).

Ferris's Black Population

896 residents of Ferris, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferris is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Ferris ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.8%. Black residents' share of Ferris's population has increased from 16.9% to 27.7%.

Ferris is more Black than neighboring Palmer (0.4% Black). Ferris is less Black than neighboring Wilmer (32.5% Black), Bear Creek Ranch (84.7% Black), Hutchins (38.1% Black), and Red Oak (43.1% Black).

Ferris's Asian Population

0 residents of Ferris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferris is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Ferris ranks 867th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferris is less Asian than neighboring Red Oak (1.7% Asian).

Ferris's Hispanic Population

1,741 residents of Ferris, or 53.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferris is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ferris ranks 645th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferris's population has increased from 47.2% to 53.8%.

Ferris is more Hispanic than neighboring Bear Creek Ranch (0% Hispanic), Hutchins (47.3% Hispanic), Palmer (34.9% Hispanic), and Red Oak (21.8% Hispanic). Ferris is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilmer (57.4% Hispanic).

Ferris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ferris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferris is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferris ranks 1356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hutchins (1.2% Native American/Other), Palmer (2% Native American/Other), and Red Oak (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ferris's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Ferris, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferris is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ferris ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferris's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Ferris is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmer (0.3% Multiracial), Hutchins (2.1% Multiracial), and Palmer (1.9% Multiracial). Ferris is less Multiracial than neighboring Bear Creek Ranch (4.4% Multiracial), and Red Oak (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.