Ferry County, Washington

Ferry County: county in the state of Washington, United States

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Ferry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,551 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,759 inhabitants. Its county seat is Republic. The county was created 127 years ago in 1898.

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Location of Ferry County on Washington map.

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Ferry County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Ferry County

Population 7,759 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Washington (United States)
Area 5847 km2
Water as percent of area 2.4%
Land as percent of area 97.6%
Latitude & Longitude 48.4701,-118.5165
Named for Elisha P. Ferry
Altitude 4,304 feet / 1312 meters
Capital Republic
Establishment January 01, 1899
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 22:27:45 (17th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.68% (2010-2020)
Weather 27℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
Ferry County Courthouse image
Ferry County Courthouse image

Geography

Ferry County is located at 48°28'12"N 118°30'59"W (48.4700700, -118.5164900). It has 3 neighbors: Lincoln County, Okanogan County and Stevens County.

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The largest city of Ferry County is Republic with a population of 1,082. . See all Ferry County cities & populated places.

Ferry County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ferry County.

City Name Population Title
Republic 1,082 City in Ferry County, Washington, United States

Weather

27°F
Partly Cloudy
3 to 7 mph NW Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

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Official website of Ferry County

Official Website
  • Republic

Demographics

The population of Ferry County increased by 2.68% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,551 - census
2011 7,639 1.15% estimation process
2012 7,663 0.31% estimation process
2013 7,594 -0.91% estimation process
2014 7,592 -0.03% estimation process
2015 7,520 -0.96% estimation process
2016 7,531 0.15% estimation process
2017 7,576 0.59% estimation process
2018 7,638 0.81% estimation process
2019 7,627 -0.14% estimation process
2020 7,759 1.7% estimation process
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People born in Ferry County (2)

People born in Ferry County, including political scientist Alex N. Dragnich, Native nurse and activist Stella Leach, .

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