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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ferndale

Michigan · 22,105 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Ferndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,629. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $102,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,105
−12%since 1990
from 25,084 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,702 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 6,470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+6%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Ferndale
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,629
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,133
+82%since 1990
from $12,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,700
+105%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $467 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
29.2% rent
2.3
+72%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(24,045)
Black1.3%(331)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(332)
Asian1.4%(347)
Diversity Score13%(3,269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(19,971)
Black3.4%(754)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(399)
Asian1.3%(290)
Diversity Score16.1%(3,550)
16
+23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.4%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.1 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, Michigan?

Ferndale, Michigan has about 22,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Michigan?

The typical household in Ferndale, Michigan earns about $45,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, Michigan expensive?

In Ferndale, Michigan, the median home is worth about $102,700, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Michigan?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, Michigan?

About 8.2% of people in Ferndale, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferndale, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferndale, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,979 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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