Ferndale is a city located in Humboldt County California. Ferndale has a 2024 population of 1,385. Ferndale is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,399 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferndale is $85,632 with a poverty rate of 12.03%. The median age in Ferndale is 53.1 years: 55.9 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferndale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,233 | 78.59% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 12.56% |
| Other race | 60 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 48 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 31 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 662 | 2.37 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 288 | 3.21 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 253 | 1.21 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 82 | 2.87 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 39 | 2.64 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 4.97% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 22.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 7.63% |
| High School Graduate | 217 | 19.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 421 | 37.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 895 | 834 | 260 |
| Hispanic | 148 | 134 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 103 | 11 |
| Other Race | 56 | 45 | 34 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,568 | $135,526 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,313 | $49,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,944 | $48,750 | $33,889 |
| Some College | $34,435 | $34,107 | $37,292 |
$41,944
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$33,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.75% of Ferndale residents speak only English, while 15.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 151 | 13.03% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 36 | 15.58% |
| Multiple | 197 | 20 | 10.15% |
| Other | 60 | 5 | 8.33% |
12.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.73%
Male Poverty Rate
17.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Hispanic, with 15.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Other, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.33% |
| High School | 16.59% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.78% |
| Male Employed | 0.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,917 | $107,046 |
| Households | $64,028 | $85,632 |
| Married Families | $68,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,489 | $46,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
144
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 12.69% |
| Native American | 8 | 40% |
| Other Race | 5 | 8.93% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.75%
Born in Ferndale
94.77%
Native Born
5.23%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
94.77% of Ferndale residents were born in the United States, with 70.75% having been born in California. 2.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,369 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,372 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,375 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 1,379 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,382 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,385 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 1,389 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 1,395 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,399 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,399 | 41 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 1,358 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,362 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,366 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,366 | 10 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 1,356 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,354 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,354 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,358 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,367 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 0 | 0% |