Ferndale is a city located in Whatcom County Washington. Ferndale has a 2024 population of 16,281. Ferndale is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 7.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,123 in 2020.
The average household income in Ferndale is $102,850 with a poverty rate of 10.47%. The median age in Ferndale is 33.6 years: 33.1 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 | 11,542 | 74.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,370 | 8.87% |
| Asian | 1,224 | 7.92% |
| Other race | 947 | 6.13% |
| Native American | 311 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,518 | 2.79 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 3,163 | 3.32 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 1,573 | 1.47 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 543 | 3.37 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 239 | 3.11 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 3.29% |
| Associates Degree | 965 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,996 | 19.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,400 | 13.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,289 | 22.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 3,074 | 29.7% |
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 | 7,428 | 6,966 | 2,574 |
| Hispanic | 1,570 | 1,477 | 332 |
| Asian | 911 | 872 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 734 | 698 | 256 |
| Other Race | 598 | 540 | 99 |
| Native American | 114 | 93 | 59 |
| Black | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 93.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,726 | $52,153 | $56,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,192 | $90,721 | $69,792 |
| High School Graduate | $50,309 | $62,422 | $39,315 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,356 | $45,214 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,954 | $64,313 | $46,801 |
| Some College | $55,701 | $73,548 | $40,944 |
$56,954
Average Earnings
$64,313
Average Male
$46,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.37% of Ferndale residents speak only English, while 21.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,543 | 1,470 | 13.94% |
| Multiple | 1,354 | 92 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic | 2,425 | 75 | 3.09% |
| Other | 922 | 12 | 1.3% |
10.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
11%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is White, with 13.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Other, with 1.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.94% |
| High School | 9.42% |
| Some College | 8.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.1% |
| Male Employed | 9.18% |
| Female Employed | 3.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,872 | $115,945 |
| Households | $83,839 | $102,850 |
| Married Families | $115,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,381 | $63,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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
861
Number of Veterans
829
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 185 |
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| First Gulf War | 141 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 246 |
| 55 to 64 | 224 |
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 12 | 7.02% |
| Black | 1 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
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
55.42%
Born in Ferndale
85.77%
Native Born
14.23%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Non Citizen
9.53%
Naturalized
85.77% of Ferndale residents were born in the United States, with 55.42% having been born in Washington. 4.7% 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 | 17,730 | 290 | 1.66% |
| 2028 | 17,440 | 290 | 1.69% |
| 2027 | 17,150 | 289 | 1.71% |
| 2026 | 16,861 | 290 | 1.75% |
| 2025 | 16,571 | 290 | 1.78% |
| 2024 | 16,281 | 289 | 1.81% |
| 2023 | 15,992 | 143 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 15,849 | 360 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 15,489 | 366 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 15,123 | -20 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 15,143 | 593 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 14,550 | 482 | 3.43% |
| 2017 | 14,068 | 443 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 13,625 | 451 | 3.42% |
| 2015 | 13,174 | 369 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 12,805 | 424 | 3.42% |
| 2013 | 12,381 | 382 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 11,999 | 244 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 11,755 | 262 | 2.28% |
| 2010 | 11,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,758 | 3,360 | 62.25% |
| 1990 | 5,398 | 1,543 | 40.03% |
| 1980 | 3,855 | -13,875 | -78.26% |