Ferndale, MD Demographics
A map of Ferndale's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,433 | 55.2% |
Black | 3,666 | 21.4% |
Hispanic | 2,065 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 913 | 5.3% |
Asian | 844 | 4.9% |
Native American/Other | 170 | 1.0% |
Ferndale, Maryland had a population of 17,091 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 21.4% Black, 4.9% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ferndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is the 84th most populous. 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's White Population
9,433 residents of Ferndale identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ferndale slightly larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more White than neighboring Brooklyn Park (54.6% White), Glen Burnie (50.7% White), Baltimore Highlands (44% White), and Lansdowne (45.5% White). Ferndale is less White than neighboring Linthicum (77.6% White).
Ferndale's Black Population
3,666 residents of Ferndale identify as Black, or 21.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ferndale slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #158 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more Black than neighboring Brooklyn Park (20.7% Black), Linthicum (6.2% Black), and Baltimore Highlands (20% Black). Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Glen Burnie (25.8% Black), and Lansdowne (23.3% Black).
Ferndale's Asian Population
844 residents of Ferndale identify as Asian, or 4.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #120 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Brooklyn Park (3.7% Asian), Glen Burnie (4.3% Asian), Baltimore Highlands (3.9% Asian), and Lansdowne (4.1% Asian). Ferndale is less Asian than neighboring Linthicum (5.3% Asian).
Ferndale's Hispanic Population
2,065 residents of Ferndale identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #109 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Linthicum (5.5% Hispanic). Ferndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn Park (14.2% Hispanic), Glen Burnie (12.6% Hispanic), Baltimore Highlands (25.8% Hispanic), and Lansdowne (20.8% Hispanic).
Ferndale's Native American/Other Population
170 residents of Ferndale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn Park (0.9% Native American/Other).
Ferndale's Multiracial Population
913 residents of Ferndale identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ferndale is ranked #134 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Linthicum (4.4% Multiracial), and Baltimore Highlands (5.2% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Brooklyn Park (5.9% Multiracial), and Glen Burnie (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.