Ferndale, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population

1,615

5.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

7.33% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

6.09% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$47,177

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$69,600

0.429% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ferndale, PA had a population of 1.62k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $47,177. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ferndale, PA grew from 1,527 to 1,615, a 5.76% increase and its median household income grew from $44,500 to $47,177, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ferndale, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), White (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.495%).

None of the households in Ferndale, PA 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.

99.4% of the residents in Ferndale, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Ferndale, PA was $69,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.8%.

Most people in Ferndale, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ferndale, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ferndale, PA is home to a population of 1.62k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.867% of Ferndale, PA residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

In 2021, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.43k people) in Ferndale, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 101 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Ferndale, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ferndale, PA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ferndale, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ferndale, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 200
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
101 ± 61
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
39 ± 31.1

2.29%

Hispanic Population

37 people

2.29% of the people in Ferndale, PA are hispanic (37 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ferndale, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.867%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

0.393%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2021, 0.867% of Ferndale, PA residents (14 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ferndale, PA was 0.393%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
45 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
35 ± 22
Vietnam
16 ± 18

Ferndale, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ferndale, PA employs 865 people. The largest industries in Ferndale, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (202 people), Accommodation & Food Services (114 people), and Retail Trade (106 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($56,250), Public Administration ($50,833), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,292).

Employment

Occupations

865

2021 Value

± 122

9.63%

1 Year growth

± 18.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ferndale, PA grew at a rate of 9.63%, from 789 employees to 865 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ferndale, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (96 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (89 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (88 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ferndale, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

865

2021 Value

± 122

9.63%

1 Year growth

± 18.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ferndale, PA grew at a rate of 9.63%, from 789 employees to 865 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ferndale, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (202 people), Accommodation & Food Services (114 people), and Retail Trade (106 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ferndale, PA, though some of these residents may live in Ferndale, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,059

Median earning men ± $2,904

$28,984

Median earning women ± $3,563

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($56,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,250), and Public Administration ($42,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($86,250), Public Administration ($51,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ferndale, PA was $69,600 in 2021, which is 0.284 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $69,900 to $69,600, a 0.429% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ferndale, PA is 68.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ferndale, PA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ferndale, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$69,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,156

$482

Median Property Taxes

±$71

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.8% of the housing units in Ferndale, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 110

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Ferndale, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,177

Median Household Income

± $2,760

701

Number of Households

± 98

In 2021, the median household income of the 701 households in Ferndale, PA grew to $47,177 from the previous year's value of $44,500.

The following chart displays the households in Ferndale, PA 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ferndale, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)
Carpooled (4.51%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Ferndale, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.97%) and those who carpooled to work (4.51%).

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.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ferndale, PA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Ferndale, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ferndale, PA (167 out of 1.61k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 16 - 17.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Ferndale, PA has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 0.433% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cambria County, PA see 1217 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.09% decrease from the previous year (1243 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1671 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 463 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,217 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cambria County, PA

Primary care physicians in Cambria County, PA see an average of 1,217 patients per year. This represents a 2.09% decrease from the previous year (1,243 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cambria County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.84%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

0.433%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ferndale, PA grew by 22.1% from 3.14% to 3.84%.

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