Fern Park is a CDP located in Seminole County Florida. Fern Park has a 2024 population of 8,291. Fern Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually but its population has decreased by -4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Fern Park is $86,219 with a poverty rate of 10.9%. The median age in Fern Park is 43.1 years: 39 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fern Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,856 | 71.35% |
| Other race | 981 | 11.95% |
| Black or African American | 582 | 7.09% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 4.87% |
| Asian | 388 | 4.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,616 | 2.22 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 1,484 | 2.72 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 1,450 | 1.22 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 450 | 2.86 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Female | 232 | 4.05 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 878 | 13.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,724 | 26.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 728 | 11.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,458 | 22.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 2% |
| Some College | 1,267 | 19.76% |
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 | 4,351 | 4,242 | 1,726 |
| Hispanic | 1,258 | 1,071 | 293 |
| Other Race | 885 | 846 | 216 |
| Black | 437 | 403 | 243 |
| Asian | 269 | 229 | 180 |
| 2+ Races | 269 | 254 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,292 | $45,527 | $53,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,314 | $88,083 | $58,900 |
| High School Graduate | $28,854 | $40,278 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,912 | $38,324 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,950 | $40,656 | $35,105 |
| Some College | $34,405 | $35,625 | $33,690 |
$38,950
Average Earnings
$40,656
Average Male
$35,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.83% of Fern Park residents speak only English, while 26.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,521 | 613 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,564 | 115 | 7.35% |
| Black | 566 | 105 | 18.55% |
| Multiple | 400 | 71 | 17.75% |
| Other | 981 | 47 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 388 | 20 | 5.15% |
10.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.56%
Male Poverty Rate
13.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fern Park is Black, with 18.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fern Park is Other, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.42% |
| High School | 26.26% |
| Some College | 8.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.74% |
| Female Employed | 16.38% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,167 | $97,368 |
| Households | $58,516 | $86,219 |
| Married Families | $90,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,163 | $66,861 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
685
Number of Veterans
561
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 360 |
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 10.67% |
| Black | 102 | 23.23% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 6.69% |
| Other Race | 60 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
37.49%
Born in Fern Park
85.34%
Native Born
14.66%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
11.58%
Naturalized
85.34% of Fern Park residents were born in the United States, with 37.49% having been born in Florida. 3.08% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,291 | 42 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 8,249 | 42 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 8,207 | 43 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 8,164 | -501 | -5.78% |
| 2020 | 8,665 | -29 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 8,694 | 354 | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 8,340 | -129 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 8,469 | 545 | 6.88% |
| 2016 | 7,924 | -237 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 8,161 | 38 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 8,123 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 8,141 | 142 | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 7,999 | 271 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 7,728 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 7,704 | 0 | 0% |