Ferndale, WA Demographics

A map of Ferndale's Population by Race

Ferndale, Washington has an estimated population of 15,999, an increase from the 15,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 8.4% Asian, 6.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 50.2% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferndale is ranked the 89th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferndale's White Population

11,199 residents of Ferndale, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferndale is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ferndale ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 68.3% to 70.0%.

Ferndale is less White than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (76.8% White), Custer (79% White), Bellingham (76.2% White), Lynden (77.2% White), and Birch Bay (77.4% White).

Ferndale's Black Population

89 residents of Ferndale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferndale is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ferndale ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.7%. Black residents' share of Ferndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Ferndale is more Black than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (0.2% Black), Custer (0% Black), and Lynden (0.3% Black). Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Bellingham (1.3% Black), and Birch Bay (2.2% Black).

Ferndale's Asian Population

1,338 residents of Ferndale, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ferndale ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Asian residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.4%.

Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (6.7% Asian), Custer (7.8% Asian), Bellingham (5.2% Asian), Lynden (2.3% Asian), and Birch Bay (2.1% Asian).

Ferndale's Hispanic Population

2,008 residents of Ferndale, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ferndale ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 14.8% to 12.6%.

Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (2.9% Hispanic), Custer (9.2% Hispanic), Bellingham (10.2% Hispanic), and Birch Bay (8.1% Hispanic). Ferndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynden (13.9% Hispanic).

Ferndale's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Ferndale, or 1.9% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferndale ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferndale's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Custer (0% Native American/Other), Bellingham (0.9% Native American/Other), Lynden (0.5% Native American/Other), and Birch Bay (1.2% Native American/Other). Ferndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (2% Native American/Other).

Ferndale's Multiracial Population

1,058 residents of Ferndale, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferndale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ferndale ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferndale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferndale's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.6%.

Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Custer (4% Multiracial), Bellingham (6.2% Multiracial), and Lynden (5.7% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (11.5% Multiracial), and Birch Bay (9% 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.