Ferndale, WA Demographics

A map of Ferndale's Population by Race

Ferndale, Washington had a population of 15,048 in 2020. It was 68.3% White, 1.0% Black, 6.7% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 6.1% 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 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is the 91st 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

10,285 residents of Ferndale identify as White, or 68.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #447 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is less White than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (71.9% White), Custer (76.4% White), Bellingham (74.8% White), Lynden (78.3% White), and Birch Bay (78.4% White).

Ferndale's Black Population

158 residents of Ferndale identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Black than neighboring Custer (0.2% Black), and Lynden (0.8% Black). Ferndale is less Black than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (1.5% Black), Bellingham (1.4% Black), and Birch Bay (1.1% Black).

Ferndale's Asian Population

1,002 residents of Ferndale identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #87 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Asian than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (4.3% Asian), Custer (1.4% Asian), Bellingham (5.9% Asian), Lynden (3.5% Asian), and Birch Bay (3.4% Asian).

Ferndale's Hispanic Population

2,229 residents of Ferndale identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (11.7% Hispanic), Bellingham (9.3% Hispanic), Lynden (12.1% Hispanic), and Birch Bay (8.4% Hispanic). Ferndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Custer (18.5% Hispanic).

Ferndale's Native American/Other Population

462 residents of Ferndale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Custer (1.2% Native American/Other), Bellingham (1.8% Native American/Other), Lynden (1.1% Native American/Other), and Birch Bay (2.4% Native American/Other). Ferndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (3.8% Native American/Other).

Ferndale's Multiracial Population

912 residents of Ferndale identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ferndale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ferndale is ranked #340 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ferndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Custer (2.3% Multiracial), and Lynden (4.2% Multiracial). Ferndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Marietta-Alderwood (6.7% Multiracial), Bellingham (6.8% Multiracial), and Birch Bay (6.4% Multiracial).

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