Ferndale, MI Demographics

A map of Ferndale's Population by Race

Ferndale, Michigan has an estimated population of 19,190, a less than 1% change from the 19,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 6.4% Black, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 32.7% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferndale is ranked the 61st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferndale's White Population

15,349 residents of Ferndale, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferndale is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ferndale ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 81.5% to 80.0%.

Ferndale is more White than neighboring Hazel Park (73.4% White), and Oak Park (36.1% White). Ferndale is less White than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (87.6% White), Huntington Woods (93.6% White), and Royal Oak (80.3% White).

Ferndale's Black Population

1,228 residents of Ferndale, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferndale is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ferndale ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Ferndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Ferndale is more Black than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Black), Huntington Woods (0.3% Black), and Royal Oak (6% Black). Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Hazel Park (11% Black), and Oak Park (52.5% Black).

Ferndale's Asian Population

583 residents of Ferndale, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ferndale ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Asian residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (2.1% Asian), Hazel Park (1.1% Asian), Huntington Woods (2.3% Asian), and Oak Park (2.7% Asian). Ferndale is less Asian than neighboring Royal Oak (3.5% Asian).

Ferndale's Hispanic Population

909 residents of Ferndale, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ferndale ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Woods (1.1% Hispanic), Oak Park (1.8% Hispanic), and Royal Oak (4.6% Hispanic). Ferndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (4.8% Hispanic), and Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic).

Ferndale's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Ferndale, or 1.4% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferndale ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Huntington Woods (0% Native American/Other), and Royal Oak (0.6% Native American/Other). Ferndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Park (2.1% Native American/Other).

Ferndale's Multiracial Population

852 residents of Ferndale, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ferndale ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.4%.

Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (4.2% Multiracial), and Huntington Woods (2.7% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7.8% Multiracial), Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Royal Oak (5% 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.