Ferdinand, IN Demographics

A map of Ferdinand's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,187	2,073	93.0%	96.1%
Hispanic	66	44	2.8%	2.0%
Multiracial	55	20	2.3%	0.9%
Black	39	3	1.7%	0.1%
Asian	4	10	0.2%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Ferdinand, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,351, an increase from the 2,157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferdinand, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferdinand has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ferdinand, that probability was 7.6% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferdinand is ranked the 206th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ferdinand was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferdinand's White Population

2,187 residents of Ferdinand, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferdinand is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Ferdinand ranks 54th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Ferdinand's population has decreased from 96.1% to 93.0%.

Ferdinand is more White than neighboring Huntingburg (63% White), Dale (72.3% White), and Holland (80.1% White). Ferdinand is less White than neighboring St. Meinrad (93.7% White), and Santa Claus (94.9% White).

Ferdinand's Black Population

39 residents of Ferdinand, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferdinand is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Ferdinand ranks 505th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's Black population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Black residents' share of Ferdinand's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.7%.

Ferdinand is more Black than neighboring St. Meinrad (0% Black), Huntingburg (0.5% Black), Dale (0% Black), Santa Claus (0.5% Black), and Holland (0.2% Black).

Ferdinand's Asian Population

4 residents of Ferdinand, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferdinand is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Ferdinand ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferdinand's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ferdinand is more Asian than neighboring Dale (0% Asian), Santa Claus (0% Asian), and Holland (0% Asian). Ferdinand is less Asian than neighboring St. Meinrad (2.9% Asian), and Huntingburg (1.5% Asian).

Ferdinand's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Ferdinand, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferdinand is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ferdinand ranks 441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferdinand's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.8%.

Ferdinand is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Meinrad (1.2% Hispanic), and Santa Claus (1.6% Hispanic). Ferdinand is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntingburg (32.6% Hispanic), Dale (24.3% Hispanic), and Holland (18.3% Hispanic).

Ferdinand's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ferdinand, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferdinand is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferdinand ranks 429th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferdinand's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferdinand is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntingburg (0.1% Native American/Other), Santa Claus (1.1% Native American/Other), and Holland (0.2% Native American/Other).

Ferdinand's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Ferdinand, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferdinand is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ferdinand ranks 666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferdinand's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferdinand's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

Ferdinand is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Meinrad (2.2% Multiracial), Santa Claus (1.9% Multiracial), and Holland (1.3% Multiracial). Ferdinand is less Multiracial than neighboring Dale (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.