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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ferguson

Missouri · 22,406 residents · 6.169 sq mi
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Ferguson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,647. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $64,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,406
+1%since 1990
from 22,286 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,632 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 3,613 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
−1%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,647
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,661
+31%since 1990
from $13,498 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
33.3% rent
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(16,410)
Black25%(5,581)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian0.7%(147)
Diversity Score50.5%(11,257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(9,903)
Black52.3%(11,718)
Hispanic / Latino1%(228)
Asian0.7%(150)
Diversity Score64.2%(14,381)
64
+27%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 20.7 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 Ferguson, Missouri?

Ferguson, Missouri has about 22,406 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ferguson, Missouri?

The typical household in Ferguson, Missouri earns about $35,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferguson, Missouri expensive?

In Ferguson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Ferguson, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ferguson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferguson, Missouri?

About 11.6% of people in Ferguson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferguson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferguson, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 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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