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Ferry County

Washington · 7,178 residents · 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 $41,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $183,000. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,178
−1%since 2000
from 7,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+29%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Ferry County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,685
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,983
+80%since 2000
from $15,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,439)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(205)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(733)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(5,056)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(210)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other21.5%(1,547)
Diversity Score51%(3,660)
Segregation Score48.9%(3,508)
Diversity Score
51
+405%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferry County, Washington?

Ferry County, Washington has about 7,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ferry County, Washington earns about $41,685 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 $183,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Ferry County, Washington?

About 21.2% 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 17.1% 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 883 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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