Ferris, Texas

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Ferris is a city in Texas, United States. The population was 2,175 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Ferris is located at 32°32′7″N, 96°40′1″W (32.535144, -96.667038)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,175 people, 688 households, and 502 families residing in the city. The population density was 270.0/km² (699.8/mi²). There were 741 housing units at an average density of 92.0/km² (238.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.68% White, 22.39% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 7.45% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.54% of the population.

There were 688 households out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.61.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,573, and the median income for a family was $43,641. Males had a median income of $32,227 versus $24,423 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,104. About 8.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

Pupils in Ferris are served by the Ferris Independent School District.

Some areas in Dallas County not within the Ferris city limits but with Ferris addresses are served by the Dallas Independent School District. The areas were served by the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District until it closed for good during the 2005-2006 school year.

Ferris ISD's Hazel Igram Elementary School is located inside the city limits of Ferris, while Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School is outside the Ferris city limits in unincorporated Ellis County. Ferris Intermediate School and Ferris Middle School are within the Ferris city limits. Ferris High School is partially within the city limits.