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Ferndale

Washington · 15,048 residents · 7.026 sq mi
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Ferndale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,852. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,048
+72%since 2000
from 8,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,142 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+11%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K11K14K17K1990201020202024Ferndale
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,852
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,899
+75%since 2000
from $15,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+40%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(7,195)
Black0.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino9%(790)
Asian2.4%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(2,533)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(10,285)
Black1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(2,229)
Asian6.7%(1,002)
Other5.8%(867)
Diversity Score58.5%(8,800)
Diversity Score
58
+102%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferndale, Washington?

Ferndale, Washington has about 15,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferndale, Washington?

The typical household in Ferndale, Washington earns about $62,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferndale, Washington expensive?

In Ferndale, Washington, the median home is worth about $329,800, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Ferndale, Washington?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ferndale, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, Washington?

About 14.4% of people in Ferndale, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferndale, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferndale, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,650 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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

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