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Ferguson

Iowa · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Ferguson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−33%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−1%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761031311581851990201020202024Ferguson
202485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,081
+15%since 2000
from $22,777 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+75%since 2010
from 0.200 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+124%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(4)
Diversity Score16.7%(14)
Diversity Score
17
+721%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% 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
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferguson, Iowa?

Ferguson, Iowa has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferguson, Iowa?

The typical household in Ferguson, Iowa earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferguson, Iowa expensive?

In Ferguson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Ferguson, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ferguson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferguson, Iowa?

About 11.0% of people in Ferguson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferguson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferguson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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