Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ferndale, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,999

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70%11,199

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%2,008

Asian

8.4%1,338

Two or More

6.6%1,058

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.7%274

Black

0.6%89

Other

0.1%22

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%286

High School Diploma

21.5%2,356

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%846

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%1,942

Associate's Degree

6.9%753

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%2,610

Master's Degree

9.5%1,044

Professional Degree

2%219

Doctorate

1.6%178

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

36.9%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,300

Median Renti

$1,477

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%3,951

Renter-Occupied

32.4%1,893

Total Units

6,200

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%122

$50K–$100K

3.9%155

$100K–$150K

1.4%54

$150K–$200K

3.2%126

$200K–$300K

4%158

$300K–$500K

26.2%1,035

$500K–$1M

56.8%2,243

$1M+

1.5%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

146

$1,000–$1,250

309

$1,250–$1,500

412

$1,500–$2,000

436

$2,000+

446

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%271

2010–2019

22.9%1,419

2000–2009

19.7%1,223

1990–1999

19.1%1,187

1980–1989

7%432

1970–1979

15.7%975

1960–1969

1.9%119

1950–1959

3.7%231

1940–1949

0.3%20

1939 or earlier

5.2%323

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%3,447

Electricity

39.6%2,314

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%40

Wood

0.6%35

No Fuel

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,579

Mean Household Incomei

$108,991

Per Capita Incomei

$41,409

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

8,158

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%239

$10K–$15K

0.9%50

$15K–$20K

2.3%134

$20K–$25K

1.1%67

$25K–$30K

3.9%227

$30K–$35K

9.5%557

$35K–$40K

1.9%112

$40K–$45K

4.7%272

$45K–$50K

1.3%78

$50K–$60K

5.2%304

$60K–$75K

8.7%509

$75K–$100K

13.9%814

$100K–$125K

10.4%607

$125K–$150K

10.1%590

$150K–$200K

10.9%639

$200K+

11%645

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,53715.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

460

Canada

186

Mexico

171

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,719

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,791

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

650(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured