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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ferndale

California · 1,382 residents · 1.206 sq mi
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Ferndale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,955. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $171,300. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,382
+4%since 1990
from 1,331 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,146 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+12%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ferndale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,955
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,727
+61%since 1990
from $13,504 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$559
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $395 in 1990
US average: $602
63.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
37.0% rent
4.5
+5%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,299)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(38)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score12.3%(164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,260)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(59)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score12.7%(176)
13
+3%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, California?

Ferndale, California has about 1,382 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, California?

The typical household in Ferndale, California earns about $37,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, California expensive?

In Ferndale, California, the median home is worth about $171,300, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, California?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, California?

About 7.1% of people in Ferndale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferndale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferndale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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