Ferry County, Washington

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Ferry County is one of the 39 county of Washington, located towards the Western Region (Pacific) of United States. In 2000, the population was 7260. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 7353, making it Washington's fourth smallest county. Its area is just over 2257.46 square miles (5846.79 sq km), of which, 2203.98 square miles (5708.28 sq km) of it is land and 53.48 square miles (138.51 sq km) of it is water, it is the 12th largest in terms of geographical size.


According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7260 residents, 2823 households, and 1988 families in the county. The population density was 3.3 people per square mile (1.27/kmē), making its Washington's least densely populated county. There were 3775 housing units at an average density of 1.7 per square mile (0.66/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. Age range in the county was well distributed with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 7353, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 77.57% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 18.43% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, and 3.37% from two or more races.

Population 2000-2008

School Enrollment 2000

GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30388, it is third poorest county by median household income in Washington. The median income for a family in the county was $35691, making it the second lowest county by median family income in Washington. The per capita income for the county was $15019, it is third poorest county by per capita income in Washington.

In 2000, 1875 pupils and students, of which 939 are male and 936 are female, 25.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 91 nursery or pri school, 98 kindergarten, 888 elementary school, 568 high school and 230 College graduate school.

Rank	City	County	Total Area mi2	Land Area mi2	Water Area mi2	Population	Density mi2	Per capita Income	House hold Income
1	Inchelium Cdp	Ferry County	26.55	26.53	0.03	389	14.7	14728	24375
2	Republic City	Ferry County	1.59	1.58	0.01	954	602.9	14427	25284

Year	Population
April 2000 census	7260
April 2000 Estimate	7260
July 2000 Estimate	7276
July 2001 Estimate	7278
July 2002 Estimate	7266
July 2003 Estimate	7396
July 2004 Estimate	7447
July 2005 Estimate	7455
July 2006 Estimate	7474
July 2007 Estimate	7344
July 2008 Estimate	7353

School	Male	Female	Total
Nursery school	36	55	91
Kindergarten	60	38	98
Elementary school	469	419	888
High school	291	277	568
College or graduate school	83	147	230

Place	Median household income	Median family income	Per capita income
Ferry County, Washington	$30388	$35691	$15019
Washington, United States	$45776	$53760	$22973
United States	$41994	$50046	$21587