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Fairview-Ferndale

Pennsylvania · 1,742 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Fairview-Ferndale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,359. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 669 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,800. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,742
−28%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,889 / sq mi
−13%since 2009
from 2,165 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+26%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview-Ferndale
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(32)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(65)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(74)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192%(35)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(145)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.2%(283)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(216)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(318)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(262)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411%(192)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(85)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,359
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,789
+113%since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+15%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,393)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,588)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian6.5%(113)
Ancestry
German21.8%(380)
Polish14.9%(260)
Italian14.7%(256)
Dutch8.5%(148)
Irish7.9%(137)
English6.3%(110)
American4.9%(85)
Russian4.2%(73)
Welsh3.2%(56)
French2%(34)
Ukrainian1.7%(30)
British1.1%(20)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.7%(13)
Norwegian0.7%(12)
Portuguese0.7%(12)
Austrian0.4%(7)
Scottish0.4%(7)
Slovak0.3%(5)
Canadian0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(221)
Married46.3%(366)
Widowed9.1%(72)
Divorced16.6%(131)
Women 15+
Never married15.5%(121)
Married51.3%(401)
Widowed23.6%(184)
Divorced9.6%(75)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania has about 1,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania earns about $43,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of people in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,153 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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