Ferris, Texas

Ferris, Texas
City
Downtown Ferris, Texas
Downtown Ferris, Texas
Location of Ferris, Texas
Location of Ferris, Texas
Coordinates: 32°32′13″N 96°40′26″W / 32.53694°N 96.67389°W / 32.53694; -96.67389
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesEllis, Dallas
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.78 sq mi (12.37 km2)
 • Land4.63 sq mi (12.01 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation
[2]
456 ft (139 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,788
 • Density580/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75125
Area code(s)214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code48-25752[3]
GNIS feature ID2410500[2]
Websitewww.ferristexas.gov

Ferris is a city in Dallas and Ellis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Dallas. The population was 2,788 in 2020.[4]

History

Settlement of the area began in the early 1870s. On September 28, 1874, a local family deeded approximately 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land to four trustees for the establishment of a town and railway station.[5] Judge Justus Wesley Ferris of Waxahachie handled the transaction, and the community was named for him. Within ten years, Ferris had a population of 300 with a post office, gristmills, cotton gins, four churches, and a school.[6]

On September 18, 1882, an election was held to incorporate the community. A total of 47 votes were cast, 34 (72%) in favor of incorporation and 13 (28%) against.[5] The results were verified by the Ellis County Judge on September 30, and Ferris officially became a town. By 1900, the town was home to 904 residents. In 1910, that number had increased to 1,233 residents.[6]

Fifty businesses, including six brick plants that benefitted from the area's mineral rich soil, were operating in 1914. The population rose to 1,586 by 1925 but declined during the 1930s and 1940s as a result of the Great Depression and World War II.[7]

Ferris thrived during the early post-war years. Four brick plants operated during the 1950s, and the community was known locally as the "Brick Capital of the Nation".[6] Ferris also has a second nickname – "The City that Bricked the World" – which is still commonly used to date. In 1952, the population had risen to 1,734 and 1,807 by 1964. The Ferris Annual Brick Festival is held every year at the end of April.[7]

The expansion of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and the construction of Interstate 45 aided the growth of Ferris in the latter half of the twentieth century. Although the number of businesses decreased during the 1980s, the population continued to grow. It stood at 2,212 in 1990, 2,175 in 2000,[6] and 2,436 in 2010.[8] In 1994, Ferris won the 3-A State Championship in men's basketball.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2), of which 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2) is water.[9] Most of the city lies within Ellis County, with only a small portion in Dallas County.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ferris has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Ferris was 112 °F (44.4 °C) on July 18/20, 2022, while the coldest temperature recorded was −1 °F (−18.3 °C) on December 22, 1989, and February 15–16, 2021.[10]

Climate data for Ferris, Texas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1962–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 84
(29) 		96
(36) 		94
(34) 		100
(38) 		102
(39) 		110
(43) 		112
(44) 		111
(44) 		111
(44) 		99
(37) 		92
(33) 		87
(31) 		112
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 76.4
(24.7) 		80.8
(27.1) 		84.2
(29.0) 		88.3
(31.3) 		93.2
(34.0) 		97.8
(36.6) 		103.0
(39.4) 		103.8
(39.9) 		99.2
(37.3) 		92.8
(33.8) 		83.0
(28.3) 		77.6
(25.3) 		104.8
(40.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 57.5
(14.2) 		61.7
(16.5) 		69.0
(20.6) 		76.6
(24.8) 		83.8
(28.8) 		91.5
(33.1) 		95.9
(35.5) 		96.5
(35.8) 		90.0
(32.2) 		79.5
(26.4) 		67.2
(19.6) 		58.7
(14.8) 		77.3
(25.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 46.5
(8.1) 		50.3
(10.2) 		57.2
(14.0) 		65.0
(18.3) 		73.5
(23.1) 		81.1
(27.3) 		84.7
(29.3) 		84.9
(29.4) 		78.1
(25.6) 		67.2
(19.6) 		55.9
(13.3) 		47.8
(8.8) 		66.0
(18.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.6
(2.0) 		38.8
(3.8) 		45.4
(7.4) 		53.3
(11.8) 		63.2
(17.3) 		70.7
(21.5) 		73.5
(23.1) 		73.3
(22.9) 		66.2
(19.0) 		55.0
(12.8) 		44.6
(7.0) 		36.8
(2.7) 		54.7
(12.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 20.8
(−6.2) 		24.9
(−3.9) 		28.4
(−2.0) 		38.5
(3.6) 		48.4
(9.1) 		61.1
(16.2) 		67.2
(19.6) 		66.4
(19.1) 		53.4
(11.9) 		38.5
(3.6) 		27.7
(−2.4) 		22.9
(−5.1) 		17.6
(−8.0)
Record low °F (°C) 3
(−16) 		−1
(−18) 		14
(−10) 		29
(−2) 		38
(3) 		53
(12) 		55
(13) 		50
(10) 		42
(6) 		26
(−3) 		16
(−9) 		−1
(−18) 		−1
(−18)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.96
(75) 		3.08
(78) 		4.00
(102) 		3.85
(98) 		4.34
(110) 		3.95
(100) 		1.98
(50) 		2.81
(71) 		2.69
(68) 		4.86
(123) 		2.84
(72) 		3.51
(89) 		40.87
(1,036)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.5
(1.26)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.6 5.8 6.3 5.5 6.6 5.1 3.5 4.3 4.3 5.5 4.9 5.3 62.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.5
Source 1: NOAA[11]
Source 2: National Weather Service[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880106—
1890311193.4%
1900904190.7%
19101,23336.4%
19201,58628.6%
19301,438−9.3%
19401,436−0.1%
19501,73520.8%
19601,8074.1%
19702,15519.3%
19802,2283.4%
19902,212−0.7%
20002,175−1.7%
20102,43612.0%
20202,78814.4%
2023 (est.)3,37020.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

[13]

Ferris racial composition as of 2020[4]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 910 32.64%
Black or African American (NH) 472 16.93%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 2 0.07%
Asian (NH) 12 0.43%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.04%
Some Other Race (NH) 5 0.18%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 71 2.55%
Hispanic or Latino 1,315 47.17%
Total 2,788

Per the 2020 United States census, there were 2,788 people, 956 households, and 803 families residing in the city. In 2010, Ferris had a population of 2,436. The racial and ethnic composition of the population in 2010 was 42.7% non-Hispanic white, 17.5% non-Hispanic black, 1% Hispanic black, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from two or more races and 38.4% Hispanic or Latino.[16] At the 2020 census, its racial and ethnic composition was 32.64% non-Hispanic white, 16.93% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.18% some other race, 2.55% multiracial, and 47.17% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[4]

Education

Pupils in Ferris are served by the Ferris Independent School District.[17][18]

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 during the 2005–2006 school year.

The designated community college for Ellis County is Navarro College. The designated community college for Dallas County is Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District or DCCCD).[19]

Transportation

Major highways

Air

The city of Ferris jointly owns the Ferris Red Oak Muni Heliport together with the city of Red Oak.[20] Ferris is also served by the privately owned Dallas South Port Airport.[21]

Notable people

Notes

  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ferris, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b The Story of Ferris, Texas – Ellis County TXGenWeb.
  6. ^ a b c d Ferris, Texas – Handbook of Texas.
  7. ^ a b Ferris, Texas – Texas Escapes Online Magazine.
  8. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Ferris city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
  9. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ferris city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
  10. ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data - NWS Dallas/Fort Worth". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  11. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access - Station: Ferris, TX". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  14. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  15. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  16. ^ 2010 general population and housing profile for Ferris from the US Census
  17. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ellis County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2022. - Text list
  18. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Dallas County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2022. - Text list
  19. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.176. DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Sec. 130.189. NAVARRO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. - The assigned community college depends on the county.
  20. ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for 12T PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 26 April 2018.
  21. ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for T13 PDF. Federal Aviation Administration, Effective 26 April 2018.
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