Ferndale, WA Profile
Ferndale, WA, population 11,681, is located
in Washington's Whatcom county,
about 86.6 miles from Seattle and 87.4 miles from Bellevue.
Through the 90's Ferndale's population has grown by about 62%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Ferndale has grown by about 14%. Since 2005 Ferndale's population has grown by about 15%.
Ferndale's property crime levels tend to be higher than Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Ferndale tend to be lower than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 85% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 9% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,833 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,311 | 5.41% |
| 2002 | 9,483 | 1.85% |
| 2003 | 9,704 | 2.33% |
| 2004 | 9,883 | 1.84% |
| 2005 | 10,140 | 2.60% |
| 2006 | 10,530 | 3.85% |
| 2007 | 11,037 | 4.81% |
| 2008 | 11,366 | 2.98% |
| 2009 | 11,681 | 2.77% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $36,375 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 292 |
| 2002 | 211 |
| 2003 | 158 |
| 2004 | 268 |
| 2005 | 294 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2007 | 227 |
| 2008 | 185 |
| 2009 | 163 |
| 2010 | 134 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 5 | 6 | 15 |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 2003 |
0 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 2004 |
0 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
| 2005 |
0 | 8 | 5 | 16 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| 2007 |
0 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 2008 |
0 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 2009 |
2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,261 |
| 2002 | 6,077 |
| 2003 | 5,902 |
| 2004 | 5,523 |
| 2005 | 6,749 |
| 2006 | 5,607 |
| 2007 | 3,750 |
| 2008 | 2,879 |
| 2009 | 2,768 |
| 2010 | 3,285 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
83 |
453 |
21 |
| 2002 |
85 |
434 |
29 |
| 2003 |
125 |
417 |
18 |
| 2004 |
103 |
398 |
35 |
| 2005 |
104 |
532 |
30 |
| 2006 |
111 |
426 |
32 |
| 2007 |
61 |
303 |
32 |
| 2008 |
79 |
229 |
18 |
| 2009 |
60 |
251 |
12 |
| 2010 |
72 |
312 |
9 |
Location
| Elevation | 60 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.5 Square Miles |
