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Ferndale

Michigan · 19,190 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Ferndale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,100. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $178,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,190
−13%since 2000
from 22,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,950 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 5,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+6%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Ferndale
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,629 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,652
+93%since 2000
from $23,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(19,971)
Black3.4%(754)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(399)
Asian1.3%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(3,550)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(15,634)
Black6.1%(1,162)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(842)
Asian2.1%(412)
Other5.2%(998)
Diversity Score39.7%(7,614)
Diversity Score
40
+147%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Michigan?

Ferndale, Michigan has about 19,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Michigan?

The typical household in Ferndale, Michigan earns about $77,100 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 $178,400, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Michigan?

About 52.9% 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 9.9% 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 5,894 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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