Ferguson, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
20,631
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
23.6%
Median Home
$78,500
Median Income
$37,376
Median Rent
$904
Ferguson SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
7
Ferguson, MO Crime Report
1,203
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,881.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
150.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ferguson / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,203 | 5,881.5 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 141 | 689.4 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 34.2 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 30 | 146.7 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 479.1 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,062 | 5,192.1 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 182 | 889.8 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 684 | 3,344.1 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 196 | 958.2 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Ferguson, MO Cost Of Living
82
Ferguson's Overall Cost Of Living
Ferguson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ferguson | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
Ferguson, MO Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
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Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Ferguson in Missouri
Map Of Ferguson, MO
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Population over time in Ferguson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,631 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 20,931 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 20,927 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 21,035 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 21,120 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 21,151 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 21,164 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 21,205 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 21,269 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 21,339 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ferguson
| Race | Ferguson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.8% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 68.9% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ferguson
| Gender | Ferguson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.2% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ferguson for adults over 25
| Education | Ferguson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ferguson, Missouri
| Income | Ferguson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20.9% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.1% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
