Ferdinand, Indiana
Ferdinand: Town in Indiana, United States
About
Ferdinand is a town located in the county of Dubois in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,157 and a population density of 361 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,253 inhabitants.
The town was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Ferdinand
| Population : | 2,253 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Dubois County |
| Postal code : | 47532 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 5.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 538 feet / 164 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Vincennes |
| Local time : | 02:58:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 377 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ferdinand is located at 38°13'26"N 86°51'44"W (38.2239400, -86.8622200).
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Demographics
The population of Ferdinand increased by 4.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,157 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,169 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,161 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,172 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,178 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,193 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,196 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,207 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,238 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,241 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,253 | 0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,608 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,925 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,600 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,926 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 72.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 297 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
Ferdinand zip code is 47532.
County name: Dubois, County
fips: 18037
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,598 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $662 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,069 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,600 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,194 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 25,512 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,959 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,017 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,860 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,540 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,436 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,553.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.84 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $317,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,180 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $892 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,823 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,394 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.73 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,672 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 66,421 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,293,211 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 376,183 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,034 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $85,360 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,381 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,237 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,105 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 803 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 849 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,263 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,930 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,573.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.09 |
People born in Ferdinand (1)
Indiana politician Sue Ellspermann was born in Ferdinand
Schools in Ferdinand
College & universities near Ferdinand, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152451 | Saint Meinrad School of Theology | St. Meinrad (IN) | 47577 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ferdinand, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Ferdinand
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand Post Office | Ferdinand (IN) | 47532 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ferdinand , Idaho city in Idaho, United States with a population of 162 people.
Other cities in Dubois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dubois County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 15,667 | City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States |
| Huntingburg | 6,297 | City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Holland | 646 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Birdseye | 416 | Town in Dubois County, Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ferdinand distances to largest Indiana cities
