Ferndale, California
Ferndale: town in Humboldt County, California, United States
About
Ferndale is a town located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,371. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,362 inhabitants.
The town was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Ferndale
| Population | 1,362 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Postal code | 95536 |
| Phone Area Codes | 707 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5762,-124.2639 |
| Altitude | 184 feet / 56 meters |
| Establishment | August 28, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 17:29:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -0.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Ferndale is located at 40°34'34"N 124°15'50"W (40.5762400, -124.2639400).
Ferndale map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ferndale decreased by 0.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,379 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,367 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,362 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,363 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,364 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,371 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,372 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,363 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,352 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,362 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,525 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,190 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,527 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,203 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 57.7% |
| White only, percent : | 25.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 67.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 24.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,086 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,087 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $929 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,198 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,174 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 427,005 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,204 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,000 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,186 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,557 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 642 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 570 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 162 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,327 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,423.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.19 |
Where to Eat in Ferndale
1Ivanhoe Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon
315 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077869000 | Website available
Where to Stay in Ferndale
1Victorian Inn
400 Ocean Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077864949 | Website available
2Gingerbread Mansion Inn
400 Berding St, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077864000
3Redwood Suites Hotel
332 Ocean Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077865000 | Website available
4Francis Creek Inn
577 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077869611 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Ferndale
1Ferndale City Clerk
834 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States View details
Phone: +17077864224 | Website available
People born in Ferndale (6)
People born in Ferndale, including civil engineer Edward L. Wilson, politician Donald H. Clausen, actor Frank Ferguson, .
More notable people
- Len Casanova (American football player and coach (1905-2002)) he was born in 12/06/1905
- Sam Dungan (American baseball player) he was born in 29/07/1866
- Thomas E. Leavey (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 01/01/1897
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ferndale, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121707 | College of the Redwoods | Eureka (CA) | 95501-9300 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ferndale, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA | Fortuna, California | 719 South Fortuna Blvd | BUS |
| RDS | Rio Dell-Scotia, California | 100 Main Street | BUS |
| EKA | Eureka, California | Sixth and C Sts. | BUS |
| ARC | Arcata (Transit Center), California | 925 E Street | BUS |
| MKV | McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California | 3561 Boeing Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ferndale.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndal Post Office | Ferndale (CA) | 95536 |
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- Ferndale, Michigan town in Humboldt County, California, United States with a population of 20,198 people.
- Ferndale, Maryland town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States with a population of 16,746 people.
- Ferndale, Washington city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States with a population of 15,531 people.
- Ferndale, Pennsylvania borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,474 people.
- Ferndale, Florida town in Lake County, Florida, United States with a population of 472 people.
- Ferndale, Montana town in Lake County, Florida, United States with a population of 472 people.
Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,652 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Arcata | 18,044 | City in California |
| McKinleyville | 15,177 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Fortuna | 12,107 | City in the United States of America |
| Myrtletown | 4,675 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,414 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Rio Dell | 3,363 | City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America |
| Cutten | 3,108 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Bayview | 2,510 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Willow Creek | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Blue Lake | 1,244 | City in California |
| Hydesville | 1,237 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Redway | 1,225 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Trinidad | 358 | Seaside city in Humboldt County, California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Ferndale distances to largest California cities