Ferndale Flag

Ferndale

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.206
State:
California

Ferndale is a city located in Humboldt County, California. Ferndale has a 2026 population of 1,342. Ferndale is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,399 in 2020.

The median household income in Ferndale is $63,142 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median age in Ferndale is 61.2 years: 61.7 years for males, and 60.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 72.8 males.

1.3K
Total Population
1,112
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.67%
Growth

Ferndale Population

Ferndale Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,342-9-0.67%
20251,351-10-0.73%
20241,361-22-1.59%
20231,383-13-0.93%
20221,396-3-0.21%
20211,39900%
20201,399-3-0.21%
20191,358-4-0.29%
20181,362-4-0.29%
20171,36600%
20161,366100.74%
20151,35620.15%
20141,35400%
20131,354-4-0.29%
20121,358-9-0.66%
20111,367-4-0.29%
20101,37000%

Median Age

Overall: 61.2 years
Female: 60.7 years
Male: 61.7 years

Ferndale Adults

There are 1,433 adults, (558 of whom are seniors) in Ferndale.

Sex Ratio

Female: 898 (57.9%)
Male: 654 (42.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ferndale includes 78.09% White, 3.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,21278.09%
Two or more races23114.88%
Other race623.99%
Asian342.19%
Native American130.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races875.61%
Other race623.99%
Native American110.71%
White90.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,20377.51%
Two or more races1449.28%
Asian342.19%
Native American20.13%

Ferndale Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ferndale 's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $63,142. The poverty rate stands at 12.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$81,591$113,722
Married Families$74,271-
Households$63,142$83,799
Non Families$34,219$45,364

$43,750

Average Income

$63,142

Median Household Income

12.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)