Ferndale, Michigan Population 2022
Ferndale is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. Ferndale has a 2020 population of 19,048. Ferndale is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,190 in 2010.
The average household income in Ferndale is $85,142 with a poverty rate of 9.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,032 per month, and the median house value is $178,400. The median age in Ferndale is 35 years, 35.2 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Ferndale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ferndalewas:
- White: 87.21%
- Black or African American: 4.37%
- Two or more races: 3.47%
- Asian: 2.81%
- Other race: 1.52%
- Native American: 0.62%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,563 | 87.21% |
| Black or African American | 881 | 4.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 124 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 566 | 2.81% |
| Some Other Race | 307 | 1.52% |
| Two or More Races | 698 | 3.47% |
Ferndale Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,188 | 1.97 | 65.8 |
| Married | 3,174 | 2.8 | 92.5 |
| Male | 194 | 2.37 | 66 |
| Female | 464 | 2.83 | 61.9 |
| Non Family | 6,356 | 1.48 | 52.7 |
2.72
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 0.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 525 | 3.20% |
| High School Graduate | 2,421 | 14.76% |
| Some College | 3,542 | 21.60% |
| Associates Degree | 1,127 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,584 | 34.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,087 | 18.83% |
Ferndale Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 566 | 558 | 523 |
| Hispanic | 441 | 428 | 238 |
| White | 14,206 | 13,651 | 7,452 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 329 | 172 |
| Other Race | 86 | 86 | 34 |
| Black | 763 | 743 | 266 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.40%.
$46,032
Average Earnings
$54,024
Average Male
$41,692
Average Female
Ferndale Language by Age
Ferndale Language
95.67% of Ferndale residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Ferndale Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 881 | 207 | 23.50% |
| Hispanic | 548 | 68 | 12.41% |
| White | 17,030 | 1,645 | 9.66% |
| Multiple | 698 | 46 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 566 | 8 | 1.41% |
| Other | 22 | NaN% |
9.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.83%
Male Poverty Rate
12.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ferndale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Black, with 23.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ferndale is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.12%.
Ferndale Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Ferndale Married by Age and Sex
Ferndale Marriage
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 45-54.
Ferndale Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 658 | 4.12% |
| Black | 20 | 2.39% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3.43% |
Ferndale Veterans by Education
5.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
81.9%
Labor Force Participation
79.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.39%
Born in Ferndale
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.79% of Ferndale residents were born in the United States, with 78.39% having been born in Michigan. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,640 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 20,855 | 18,215 | 22.96% |
| 1940 | 22,523 | 1,668 | 0.77% |
| 1950 | 29,675 | 7,152 | 2.80% |
| 1960 | 31,347 | 1,672 | 0.55% |
| 1970 | 30,850 | -497 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 26,227 | -4,623 | -1.61% |
| 1990 | 25,084 | -1,143 | -0.44% |
| 2000 | 22,105 | -2,979 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 19,900 | -2,205 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 19,829 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 19,758 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 19,687 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 19,616 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 19,545 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 19,474 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 19,403 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 19,332 | -71 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 19,261 | -71 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 19,190 | -71 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 19,119 | -71 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 19,048 | -71 | -0.37% |