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Ferndale

Florida · 359 residents · 2.681 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $320,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
+54%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+36%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1272623975326672000201020202024Ferndale
2024359
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,160
+121%since 2000
from $18,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+42.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
+8%since 2010
from 0.180 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,800
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(222)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2016
from 76.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2016
from 23.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Florida?

Ferndale, Florida has about 359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ferndale, Florida expensive?

In Ferndale, Florida, the median home is worth about $320,800.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Florida?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, Florida?

About 0.0% of people in Ferndale, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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