Ferndale, MI

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    2024 Population
    19,190
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.3
    4.78% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.02%
    13.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $94,640
    3.17% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $247,700
    6.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    13,455
    0.976% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Ferndale, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Ferndale, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Ferndale, MI was $247,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in Ferndale, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ferndale, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ferndale, MI is home to a population of 19.2k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.75% of Ferndale, MI residents were born outside of the country (911 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Ferndale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 583 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Ferndale, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ferndale, MI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ferndale, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      15.3k ± 630
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.23k ± 316
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      583 ± 311
    4.74%
    Hispanic Population
    909 people

    In 2024, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Ferndale, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 583 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.74% of the people in Ferndale, MI are hispanic (909 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ferndale, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    911 people
    4.61%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    884 people

    As of 2024, 4.75% of Ferndale, MI residents (911 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ferndale, MI was 4.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ferndale, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      288 ± 102
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      93 ± 65
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      69 ± 71

    Ferndale, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ferndale, MI.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Ferndale, MI has health coverage, with 65.8% on employee plans, 9.09% on Medicaid, 8.39% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.506% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.1% under 18 years, 34.2% between 18 and 34 years, 44% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.92%
    Uninsured
    65.8%
    Employer Coverage
    9.09%
    Medicaid
    8.39%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    0.506%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ferndale, MI declined by 8.76% from 5.39% to 4.92%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ferndale, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ferndale, MI employs 13.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ferndale, MI were Manufacturing (2,263 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,238 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,904 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($115,875), Manufacturing ($104,978), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,180).

    Employment

    Occupations

    13.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 930
    0.976%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ferndale, MI grew at a rate of 0.976%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ferndale, MI, are Management Occupations (1,855 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,339 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,129 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ferndale, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    13.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 930
    0.976%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ferndale, MI grew at a rate of 0.976%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ferndale, MI, are Manufacturing (2,263 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,238 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,904 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ferndale, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ferndale, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $75,936
    Median earning men ± $5,152
    $56,659
    Median earning women ± $3,813

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($108,023), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,893), and Public Administration ($83,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($97,083), Manufacturing ($78,309), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,636).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ferndale, MI was $247,700 in 2024, which is 0.745 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $233,600 to $247,700, a 6.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Ferndale, MI is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ferndale, MI have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ferndale, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $247,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,267
    $6,889
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$510

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ferndale, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ferndale, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Ferndale, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ferndale, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $94,640
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,294
    10.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 783

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.3k households in Ferndale, MI grew to $94,640 from the previous year's value of $91,732.

    The following chart displays the households in Ferndale, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ferndale, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (28.1%)
    3. Carpooled (4.04%)

    In 2024, 65.1% of workers in Ferndale, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.04%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ferndale, MI have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Ferndale, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Ferndale, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ferndale, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ferndale, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ferndale, MI (1.73k out of 19.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ferndale, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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