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Ferndale

Florida · 548 residents · 2.681 sq mi
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Ferndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,122. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 315 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $281,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+135%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+23%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1272623975326672000201020202024Ferndale
2024359
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,122
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$41,431
+128%since 2000
from $18,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,100
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+149%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(415)
Black2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(79)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other2.5%(14)
Diversity Score43.8%(240)
Diversity Score
44
+323%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Florida?

Ferndale, Florida has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Florida?

The typical household in Ferndale, Florida earns about $72,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, Florida expensive?

In Ferndale, Florida, the median home is worth about $281,100.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Florida?

About 41.2% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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