Ferndale, CA Demographics

A map of Ferndale's Population by Race

Ferndale, California has an estimated population of 1,552, a large increase from the 1,398 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 9.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferndale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ferndale, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 37.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferndale is ranked the 955th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Ferndale was ranked the 988th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferndale's White Population

1,203 residents of Ferndale, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferndale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ferndale ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 82.5% to 77.5%.

Ferndale is more White than neighboring Fortuna (61.2% White), Humboldt Hill (62.8% White), and Rio Dell (55.8% White). Ferndale is less White than neighboring Loleta (77.7% White), and Fields Landing (83.5% White).

Ferndale's Black Population

0 residents of Ferndale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferndale is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ferndale ranks 1171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ferndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Fortuna (2% Black), Fields Landing (16.5% Black), Humboldt Hill (0.3% Black), and Rio Dell (2% Black).

Ferndale's Asian Population

34 residents of Ferndale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferndale is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ferndale ranks 1070th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.2%.

Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Loleta (0% Asian), Fields Landing (0% Asian), and Humboldt Hill (0.4% Asian). Ferndale is less Asian than neighboring Fortuna (2.8% Asian), and Rio Dell (2.7% Asian).

Ferndale's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Ferndale, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferndale is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ferndale ranks 1362nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 8.2% to 10.9%.

Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Loleta (3.7% Hispanic), and Fields Landing (0% Hispanic). Ferndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Fortuna (26.7% Hispanic), Humboldt Hill (22.3% Hispanic), and Rio Dell (27.7% Hispanic).

Ferndale's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Ferndale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferndale ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.1%.

Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fields Landing (0% Native American/Other). Ferndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loleta (7.1% Native American/Other), Fortuna (2.3% Native American/Other), Humboldt Hill (2.6% Native American/Other), and Rio Dell (2.4% Native American/Other).

Ferndale's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Ferndale, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferndale is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ferndale ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.3%.

Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Fortuna (5% Multiracial), and Fields Landing (0% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Loleta (11.5% Multiracial), Humboldt Hill (11.6% Multiracial), and Rio Dell (9.4% 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.