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Ferguson

Kentucky · 924 residents · 1.964 sq mi
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Ferguson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+5%since 2000
from 881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7788639481K1K1990201020202024Ferguson
2024849
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,045
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,855 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,047
+5%since 2000
from $13,355 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+115%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(880)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score10.4%(96)
Diversity Score
10
+145%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferguson, Kentucky?

Ferguson, Kentucky has about 924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferguson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ferguson, Kentucky earns about $22,045 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Ferguson, Kentucky?

About 5.7% 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 34.8% 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 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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