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Ferguson

Kentucky · 867 residents (2025 est.) · 1.964 sq mi
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Ferguson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,100. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
849
−4%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:867 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7788639481K1K1990201020202024Ferguson
2024849
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,855 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,188
+74%since 2000
from $13,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+105%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(858)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.8%(151)
Diversity Score52.6%(446)
Diversity Score
53
+1139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
15.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferguson, Kentucky?

Ferguson, Kentucky has about 849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferguson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ferguson, Kentucky earns about $40,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferguson, Kentucky expensive?

In Ferguson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Ferguson, Kentucky?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ferguson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferguson, Kentucky?

About 34.1% of people in Ferguson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferguson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferguson, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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