Ferndale City, Washington
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8758 residents, 3147 households, and 2305 families in the city. The population density was 1409.1 people per square mile (544.06/kmē), it would be the 203rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Washington. There were 3292 housing units at an average density of 529.3 per square mile (204.36/kmē). The average household size was 2.77 persons, and the average family size was 3.25 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. The median age was 32 years, the median age of male residents at 30.9 and the median age of female residents at 33. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 84.85% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 2.56% American Indian, 2.43% Asian, 0.25% Native Hawaiian, 3.78% from two or more races and 5.31% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36375, making its Washington's 307th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $44626, it is the 284th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15982, making it the 147th lowest city by per capita income in Washington. The median income is $19753, The median income for males was $27278, compared to $13143 for females.
In 2000, 2455 pupils and students, of which 1253 are male and 1202 are female, 28.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 186 nursery or pri school, 172 kindergarten, 1213 elementary school, 583 high school and 301 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8758 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8824 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8923 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9302 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9473 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9693 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9872 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10129 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10501 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11022 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11359 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 101 | 85 | 186 |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 71 | 172 |
| Elementary school | 657 | 556 | 1213 |
| High school | 303 | 280 | 583 |
| College or graduate school | 91 | 210 | 301 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale city, Washington | $36375 | $44626 | $15982 |
| Whatcom County, Washington | $40005 | $49325 | $20025 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |