Ferndale, Florida Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ferndale, Florida had a total population of 359, the 881st largest community in Florida. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ferndale Quick Facts
How Ferndale Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 457 | 359 | -21.4% |
| Median home value | $287,900 | $320,800 | +11.4% |
How Ferndale Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ferndale Rankings in Florida
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Other Cities in Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 46,853 | $82,306 | 5.4% | $418,400 |
| Leesburg | 30,807 | $52,880 | 16.4% | $228,600 |
| Eustis | 24,119 | $65,373 | 9.6% | $270,700 |
| Groveland | 22,012 | $100,226 | 3.6% | $365,800 |
| Tavares | 20,463 | $58,886 | 9.3% | $254,500 |
| Mount Dora | 17,278 | $74,537 | 11.8% | $381,900 |
| Lady Lake | 16,675 | $46,074 | 12.3% | $227,300 |
| Minneola | 16,598 | $110,902 | 4.7% | $420,800 |
| Fruitland Park | 8,740 | $82,656 | 10.4% | $382,400 |
| Mascotte | 7,949 | $83,878 | 4.6% | $304,300 |
Cities Similar to Ferndale
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland | 363 | $70,741 | $158,300 | 5.2% | 1.1% |
| Laurel Hill | 355 | $63,036 | $117,900 | 10.6% | 13.3% |
| Wacissa | 355 | $64,534 | N/A | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | N/A | 7.4% | 23.4% |
| Manalapan | 353 | $164,375 | $2,000,000+ | 72.7% | 10.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Ferndale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Ferndale is a small community located in Florida, within Lake County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 881st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ferndale is 49.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. With 32.0% of the population under 18, Ferndale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ferndale. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ferndale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $320,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $359,000. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ferndale was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
37.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%. Notably, 19.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ferndale, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ferndale, Florida?
Ferndale, Florida has a population of 359 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ferndale, FL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ferndale — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ferndale, FL?
The ACS sample for Ferndale recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ferndale, Florida?
Ferndale's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ferndale, FL?
The median home value in Ferndale is $320,800.
How educated is Ferndale, Florida?
37.3% of adults (25+) in Ferndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.