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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ferndale

Maryland · 16,056 residents · 3.957 sq mi
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Ferndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,816. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $125,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,056
−2%since 1990
from 16,355 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,058 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4,133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+7%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K18K19K1990201020202024Ferndale
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,816
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,443 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,806
+37%since 1990
from $15,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$690
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.7
+7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(14,376)
Black8.1%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(235)
Asian3.1%(513)
Diversity Score30.2%(4,937)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(12,222)
Black15.3%(2,457)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(499)
Asian3.3%(526)
Diversity Score46%(7,379)
46
+52%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Maryland?

Ferndale, Maryland has about 16,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Maryland?

The typical household in Ferndale, Maryland earns about $45,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, Maryland expensive?

In Ferndale, Maryland, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Maryland?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, Maryland?

About 7.8% of people in Ferndale, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferndale, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferndale, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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