Ferdinand is a town located in Dubois County Indiana. Ferdinand has a 2024 population of 2,199. Ferdinand is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,158 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferdinand is $87,545 with a poverty rate of 7.4%. The median age in Ferdinand is 50.4 years: 46.2 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferdinand was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,323 | 95.68% |
| Other race | 51 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 37 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 963 | 2.29 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 476 | 2.93 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.29 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 58 | 2.59 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Female | 55 | 3.15 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 13.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 359 | 19.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 10.29% |
| High School Graduate | 608 | 33.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 231 | 12.71% |
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 | 1,745 | 1,580 | 544 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $58,221 | $59,207 | $49,485 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,063 | $0 | $55,500 |
| High School Graduate | $42,946 | $44,766 | $37,212 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,688 | $0 | $29,688 |
| Overall | $49,420 | $58,199 | $40,600 |
| Some College | $47,159 | $54,917 | $40,395 |
$49,420
Average Earnings
$58,199
Average Male
$40,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.67% of Ferdinand residents speak only English, while 3.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,177 | 161 | 7.4% |
| Black | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
| Other | 51 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 5 | 4.31% |
7.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.32%
Male Poverty Rate
12.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferdinand is Black, with 38.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferdinand is Hispanic, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.1% |
| High School | 7.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.55% |
| Some College | 1.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.9% |
| Male Employed | 1.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $105,368 |
| Households | $71,453 | $87,545 |
| Married Families | $106,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,545 | $58,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
170
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 9.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
83.9%
Born in Ferdinand
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.18% of Ferdinand residents were born in the United States, with 83.9% having been born in Indiana. 0.82% 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 | 2,251 | 11 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 2,240 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 2,230 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 2,220 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 2,209 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 2,199 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,189 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 2,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,177 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 2,158 | -83 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 2,241 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 2,238 | 31 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 2,207 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,196 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,193 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 2,178 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 2,172 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 2,161 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,169 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,156 | 0 | 0% |