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Ferris, Illinois
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Location of Ferris in Hancock County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 64.57/sq mi (24.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62336
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-25895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398872 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ferris, Illinois |
Ferris is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 127 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the north-central part of Hancock County.
Where is Ferris?
Ferris is found in the middle-north part of Hancock County, Illinois. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Carthage. Carthage is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Hancock County.
The village covers an area of about 1.97 square miles (5.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Ferris?
The number of people living in Ferris has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 182 | — | |
| 1890 | 305 | 67.6% | |
| 1900 | 269 | −11.8% | |
| 1910 | 299 | 11.2% | |
| 1920 | 297 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 272 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 226 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 208 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 200 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 202 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 177 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 168 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −18.6% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 127 people lived in Ferris. There were 57 households, which means 57 different groups of people living together. Most of these households were families.
Age Groups in Ferris
The people in Ferris come from all age groups.
- About 18.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 20.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was about 56.5 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ferris para niños
