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Ferron

Utah · 1,474 residents · 2.356 sq mi
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Ferron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,329. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,474
−9%since 2000
from 1,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ferron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,329
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,772
+51%since 2000
from $15,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,568)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.8%(100)
Diversity Score
7
+27%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferron, Utah?

Ferron, Utah has about 1,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferron, Utah?

The typical household in Ferron, Utah earns about $65,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferron, Utah expensive?

In Ferron, Utah, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Ferron, Utah?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ferron, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferron, Utah?

About 16.1% of people in Ferron, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferron, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferron, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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