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Ferndale

Pennsylvania · 1,547 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Ferndale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 287 residents. Median home value is $69,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,547
−16%since 2000
from 1,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,967 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ferndale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,413
+3%since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,802)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,361)
Black3.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4%(62)
Diversity Score25.3%(391)
Diversity Score
25
+620%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

Ferndale, Pennsylvania has about 1,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ferndale, Pennsylvania earns about $44,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ferndale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, Pennsylvania?

About 9.8% of people in Ferndale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferndale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferndale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 473 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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