Ferndale, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Ferndale, Maryland Info Snack

Population
17,732
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
9.2%
Median Home
$255,200
Median Income
$74,226
Median Rent
$1,499

Ferndale SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
7

Ferndale, MD Cost Of Living

111
Ferndale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Ferndale Maryland National Average
Overall 111 120 100
Services 105 111 100
Groceries 111 114 100
Health 84 84 100
Housing 132 151 100
Transportation 102 109 100
Utilities 104 108 100

Rankings for Ferndale in Maryland

Map Of Ferndale, MD

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Population over time in Ferndale

Year Population % Change
2020 17,732 1.6%
2019 17,455 -1.0%
2018 17,627 -4.4%
2017 18,439 -0.9%
2016 18,612 0.2%
2015 18,577 3.5%
2014 17,949 2.5%
2013 17,517 2.4%
2012 17,107 0.0%
2011 17,104 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ferndale

White
59.3% (10,513)
African American
22.5% (3,997)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
1.2% (207)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
7.8% (1,386)
Hispanic
9.0% (1,597)
Race Ferndale MD USA
White 59.3% 50.2% 60.1%
African American 22.5% 29.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 6.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Two Or More 7.8% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.0% 10.3% 18.2%

Gender in Ferndale

Female
50.3% (8,923)
Male
49.7% (8,809)
Gender Ferndale MD USA
Female 50.3% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 49.7% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ferndale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (354)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (1,595)
High School / GED
36.0% (6,383)
Some College
26.0% (4,610)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,595)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (1,950)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,063)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (177)
Education Ferndale MD USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 26.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 3.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Ferndale, Maryland

Less than $10,000
6.5% (115,407)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (41,814)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (133,526)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.5% (98,402)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (217,433)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (297,438)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (301,619)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (374,933)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (135,199)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (57,424)
Income Ferndale MD USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 2.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 5.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 6.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 9.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 10.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 13.4% 8.3%

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