Ferndale, MI Demographics

A map of Ferndale's Population by Race

Ferndale, Michigan had a population of 19,190 in 2020. It was 81.5% White, 6.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.7% 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 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is the 62nd 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

15,634 residents of Ferndale identify as White, or 81.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Ferndale slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #600 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more White than neighboring Hazel Park (74% White), and Oak Park (36.3% White). Ferndale is less White than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (88.9% White), Huntington Woods (92% White), and Royal Oak (84.7% White).

Ferndale's Black Population

1,162 residents of Ferndale identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ferndale slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Black than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (1.6% Black), Huntington Woods (0.7% Black), and Royal Oak (3.6% Black). Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Hazel Park (12.1% Black), and Oak Park (55.2% Black).

Ferndale's Asian Population

412 residents of Ferndale identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Asian), Hazel Park (1.6% Asian), Huntington Woods (1.2% Asian), and Oak Park (1.5% Asian). Ferndale is less Asian than neighboring Royal Oak (3.2% Asian).

Ferndale's Hispanic Population

842 residents of Ferndale identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #237 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (2.9% Hispanic), Huntington Woods (2.3% Hispanic), Oak Park (2.2% Hispanic), and Royal Oak (3.7% Hispanic).

Ferndale's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Ferndale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Huntington Woods (0.6% Native American/Other), and Royal Oak (0.5% Native American/Other). Ferndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Oak Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ferndale's Multiracial Population

1,012 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 Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ferndale is ranked #173 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (5.2% Multiracial), Huntington Woods (3.3% Multiracial), Oak Park (4% Multiracial), and Royal Oak (4.2% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.