Ferndale is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. Ferndale has a 2024 population of 19,040. Ferndale is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,211 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferndale is $108,669 with a poverty rate of 7.93%. The median age in Ferndale is 35.6 years: 36.6 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferndale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,765 | 82.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,276 | 6.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,072 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 544 | 2.84% |
| Other race | 460 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,160 | 1.88 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 6,249 | 1.35 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 2,974 | 2.7 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Female | 625 | 3.01 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 312 | 2.53 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 441 | 2.78% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,657 | 35.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,300 | 20.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,362 | 14.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 2,912 | 18.37% |
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 | 13,161 | 12,638 | 7,461 |
| Black | 930 | 895 | 348 |
| 2+ Races | 771 | 740 | 437 |
| Hispanic | 658 | 622 | 457 |
| Asian | 500 | 483 | 391 |
| Other Race | 188 | 176 | 126 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 16 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,725 | $79,609 | $61,399 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,074 | $97,271 | $65,037 |
| High School Graduate | $36,359 | $39,101 | $32,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,192 | $65,885 | $43,813 |
| Overall | $60,016 | $67,353 | $53,826 |
| Some College | $45,063 | $51,896 | $41,218 |
$60,016
Average Earnings
$67,353
Average Male
$53,826
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.54% of Ferndale residents speak only English, while 5.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,488 | 1,247 | 8.05% |
| Black | 1,065 | 204 | 19.15% |
| Hispanic | 955 | 51 | 5.34% |
| Multiple | 1,269 | 36 | 2.84% |
| Native | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| Asian | 544 | 7 | 1.29% |
7.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Native, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Asian, with 1.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.38% |
| High School | 8.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.91% |
| Female Employed | 6.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,582 | $136,251 |
| Households | $91,732 | $108,669 |
| Married Families | $146,280 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,856 | $88,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
537
Number of Veterans
472
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 283 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 3.18% |
| Black | 38 | 3.77% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.6% |
| Other Race | 12 | 4.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.5%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
76.76%
Born in Ferndale
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
95.39% of Ferndale residents were born in the United States, with 76.76% having been born in Michigan. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,826 | -43 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 18,869 | -43 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 18,912 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 18,954 | -43 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 18,997 | -43 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 19,040 | -43 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 19,083 | 82 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 19,001 | -150 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 19,151 | -60 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 19,211 | -826 | -4.12% |
| 2019 | 20,037 | -17 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 20,054 | -120 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 20,174 | -48 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 20,222 | -10 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 20,232 | -87 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 20,319 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 20,299 | 121 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 20,178 | 141 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 20,037 | 136 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 19,901 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,105 | -2,979 | -11.88% |
| 1990 | 25,084 | -1,143 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 26,227 | -4,623 | -14.99% |
| 1970 | 30,850 | -497 | -1.59% |
| 1960 | 31,347 | 1,672 | 5.63% |
| 1950 | 29,675 | 7,152 | 31.75% |
| 1940 | 22,523 | 1,668 | 8% |
| 1930 | 20,855 | 18,215 | 689.96% |
| 1920 | 2,640 | -16,186 | -85.98% |