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 $94,776 with a poverty rate of 10.89%. The median age in Ferndale is 32.9 years: 32.6 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferndale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,748 | 77.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,119 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 7.07% |
| Other race | 841 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 261 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.23% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,179 | 2.92 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 2,889 | 3.44 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 1,356 | 1.44 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 651 | 3.49 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 283 | 3.25 | 58 | 42 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 2.78% |
| Associates Degree | 805 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,965 | 20.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,283 | 13.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,164 | 22.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 2,996 | 30.64% |
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 | 7,309 | 7,038 | 2,619 |
| Hispanic | 1,228 | 1,084 | 256 |
| Asian | 820 | 649 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 535 | 499 | 180 |
| Other Race | 464 | 379 | 42 |
| Native American | 98 | 98 | 50 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 27 |
| Black | 22 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 95.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,944 | $56,574 | $41,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,212 | $94,276 | $65,278 |
| High School Graduate | $43,302 | $56,373 | $37,608 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,510 | $31,842 | $24,694 |
| Overall | $53,495 | $61,856 | $40,899 |
| Some College | $47,031 | $70,652 | $36,127 |
$53,495
Average Earnings
$61,856
Average Male
$40,899
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.41% of Ferndale residents speak only English, while 19.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,911 | 1,524 | 13.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,963 | 55 | 2.8% |
| Multiple | 1,100 | 44 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 29 | 2.71% |
| Other | 797 | 11 | 1.38% |
10.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.96%
Male Poverty Rate
9.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is White, with 13.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Other, with 1.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.42% |
| Some College | 8.29% |
| High School | 7.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.95% |
| Male Employed | 9% |
| Female Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,352 | $105,438 |
| Households | $82,466 | $94,776 |
| Married Families | $101,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,651 | $58,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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
938
Number of Veterans
877
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 254 |
| Vietnam | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 229 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 286 |
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 52 | 6.34% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 5.19% |
| Other Race | 17 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 10 | 6.33% |
| Black | 1 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
57.13%
Born in Ferndale
85.62%
Native Born
14.38%
Foreign Born
4.91%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
85.62% of Ferndale residents were born in the United States, with 57.13% having been born in Washington. 4.91% 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% |