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Ferry County

Washington · 7,517 residents (2025 est.) · 2,203.241 sq mi
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Ferry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,400. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,387
+2%since 2000
from 7,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+32%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,517 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ferry County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(313)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(416)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(307)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(351)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(313)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(517)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(770)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(876)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(1,261)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420%(1,479)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(644)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,614
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,388 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,438
+109%since 2000
from $15,019 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−5%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,400
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+38%since 2009
from 3.7 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.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ferry County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,439)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(205)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(5,270)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(269)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other24%(1,772)
Diversity Score
54
+13%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
52
+7%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(202)
Puerto Rican0.3%(22)
Spaniard0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Japanese0.4%(28)
Vietnamese0.1%(11)
Thai0.1%(5)
Korean0.1%(4)
Chinese0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.5%(35)
Ancestry
German16.2%(1,195)
Irish11.6%(855)
English11.3%(833)
Norwegian4.5%(334)
French3.6%(269)
American2.6%(195)
Scottish2.4%(176)
Swedish2.2%(161)
Polish1.8%(131)
Welsh1.4%(102)
Dutch1.3%(95)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(86)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.2%(86)
Italian1.1%(78)
British0.6%(48)
Danish0.3%(24)
Serbian0.3%(19)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Finnish0.2%(14)
Czech0.2%(12)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Russian0.1%(7)
Jamaican0.1%(6)
Portuguese0.1%(5)
Slovak0.1%(4)
Arab0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(878)
Married55%(1,751)
Widowed4.4%(139)
Divorced13%(413)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(623)
Married52.8%(1,673)
Widowed15.5%(490)
Divorced12.1%(384)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferry County, Washington?

Ferry County, Washington has about 7,387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferry County, Washington?

The typical household in Ferry County, Washington earns about $55,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferry County, Washington expensive?

In Ferry County, Washington, the median home is worth about $283,400, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Ferry County, Washington?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ferry County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferry County, Washington?

About 13.6% of people in Ferry County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferry County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferry County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,092 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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