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Fairview-Ferndale

Pennsylvania · 2,075 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 $38,139. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
2,075
−14%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview-Ferndale
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.8%(99)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(98)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(91)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(115)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(104)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(256)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(235)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(269)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(327)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.7%(285)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(122)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.6%(74)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,139
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,497
+72%since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,918)
Black1.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(19)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(1)
Ancestry
Polish19.6%(401)
German16.5%(337)
Irish15.2%(311)
Italian9%(184)
English8.2%(167)
Dutch5.5%(113)
American5.2%(106)
Welsh2.5%(52)
Ukrainian1.9%(38)
Slovak1.8%(36)
Russian1.3%(27)
Austrian1.2%(24)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British1.1%(22)
Greek0.8%(16)
Portuguese0.5%(11)
Norwegian0.3%(6)
Swedish0.3%(6)
Serbian0.1%(3)
Czech0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania earns about $38,139 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview-Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% 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 15.0% 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 820 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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