Demographics & People — Ferndale, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,447 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
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| Median Age | 35.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,518 |
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| Family Households | 3,945 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3962 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,542 |
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| Black or African American | 45 |
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| Asian | 1,224 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,457 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,819 |
| Other groups | 3,552 |
| German | 2,804 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,007 |
| English | 1,374 |
| Irish | 1,255 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 969 |
| Russian | 664 |
| European | 565 |
| Swedish | 492 |
Language
| English Only | 11,017 |
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| Spanish | 1,147 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,057 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 938 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,682 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ferndale, Washington.
