Ferguson township is located in Centre County Pennsylvania. Ferguson township has a 2024 population of 18,773. Ferguson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,911 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferguson township is $106,886 with a poverty rate of 17.6%. The median age in Ferguson township is 36.7 years: 36.5 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferguson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,455 | 76.02% |
| Asian | 2,554 | 13.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,220 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 666 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,057 | 2.35 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 3,947 | 2.79 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 3,476 | 1.72 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Female | 442 | 3.29 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Male | 192 | 2.6 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 1.22% |
| Associates Degree | 719 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,369 | 25.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,349 | 40.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,124 | 16.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 1,353 | 10.26% |
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 | 10,576 | 10,384 | 6,640 |
| Asian | 1,575 | 1,545 | 1,457 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 451 | 326 |
| Black | 361 | 361 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 272 | 265 | 226 |
| Other Race | 87 | 87 | 64 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,543 | $65,391 | $53,160 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,887 | $92,639 | $61,360 |
| High School Graduate | $34,836 | $38,242 | $23,352 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,851 | $69,375 | $52,554 |
| Some College | $39,552 | $37,955 | $42,361 |
$58,851
Average Earnings
$69,375
Average Male
$52,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.79% of Ferguson township residents speak only English, while 19.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,132 | 1,887 | 13.35% |
| Asian | 2,554 | 847 | 33.16% |
| Multiple | 1,217 | 306 | 25.14% |
| Black | 655 | 193 | 29.47% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 189 | 28.59% |
| Other | 97 | 24 | 24.74% |
17.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.04%
Male Poverty Rate
17.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferguson township is Asian, with 33.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferguson township is White, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.93% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.67% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.95% |
| Female Employed | 11.14% |
| Male Employed | 6.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,219 | $140,377 |
| Households | $78,305 | $106,886 |
| Married Families | $138,353 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,283 | $61,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
622
Number of Veterans
579
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Korea | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 311 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 4.42% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.5% |
| Black | 30 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
53.32%
Born in Ferguson township
84.86%
Native Born
15.14%
Foreign Born
9.87%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
84.86% of Ferguson township residents were born in the United States, with 53.32% having been born in Pennsylvania. 9.87% 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 | 17,943 | -166 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 18,109 | -166 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 18,275 | -166 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 18,441 | -166 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 18,607 | -166 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 18,773 | -166 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 18,939 | -166 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 19,105 | 72 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 19,033 | 122 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 18,911 | -573 | -2.94% |
| 2019 | 19,484 | -124 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 19,608 | 146 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 19,462 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 19,451 | 347 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 19,104 | 569 | 3.07% |
| 2014 | 18,535 | 170 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 18,365 | 351 | 1.95% |
| 2012 | 18,014 | 94 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 17,920 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 17,895 | 0 | 0% |