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Ferrysburg

Michigan · 2,952 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $123,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,952
−3%since 2000
from 3,040 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+29%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,914
−17%since 2000
from $31,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
13.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,905)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(209)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,663)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(87)
Asian1.4%(40)
Other23.3%(687)
Diversity Score47.8%(1,410)
Diversity Score
48
+593%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferrysburg, Michigan?

Ferrysburg, Michigan has about 2,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ferrysburg, Michigan expensive?

In Ferrysburg, Michigan, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Ferrysburg, Michigan?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ferrysburg, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferrysburg, Michigan?

About 5.0% of people in Ferrysburg, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferrysburg, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferrysburg, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 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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