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Ferguson

Missouri · 18,527 residents · 6.169 sq mi
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Ferguson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,376. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,879 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,500. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,527
−17%since 2000
from 22,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,003 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,376
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,656
+23%since 2000
from $17,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(9,903)
Black52.3%(11,718)
Hispanic / Latino1%(228)
Asian0.7%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(14,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(3,926)
Black71.8%(13,302)
Hispanic / Latino2%(367)
Asian0.5%(96)
Other7.3%(1,361)
Diversity Score58.1%(10,759)
Diversity Score
58
−10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferguson, Missouri?

Ferguson, Missouri has about 18,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferguson, Missouri?

The typical household in Ferguson, Missouri earns about $37,376 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Ferguson, Missouri?

About 20.2% 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 23.6% of people in Ferguson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferguson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferguson, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,759 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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