Ferry County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Ferry County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ferry County, Washington has a population of 7,326, the 36th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $54,650 and the median home value is $274,500. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Ferry County Quick Facts

Population 7,326

Median Household Income $54,650

Median Home Value $274,500

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 10.1%

Median Age 52.8 years

Homeownership Rate 75.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 92.1%

Cities/Places 14

Population 7,326 36th of 39

Median Income $54,650 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 10.1%

Median Household Income

Ferry

$54,650

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Ferry

$274,500

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.9%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

9.4%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

7.5%

$25K-$30K

7.7%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

10.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

44.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

13.2%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

37.5%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ferry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Republic	1,043	$53,295	20.1%	$228,300
Curlew Lake	605	$55,592	7.3%	$265,200
Inchelium	397	$69,583	17.4%	$184,700
Torboy	260	$54,044	10.0%	N/A
Keller	195	$61,667	24.6%	$109,300
Curlew	135	$99,167	0.0%	$195,200
Twin Lakes	101	$48,750	0.0%	$300,000
Barney's Junction	80	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Barstow	76	$62,232	0.0%	$248,200
Orient	69	N/A	63.8%	$9,999
Danville	39	N/A	38.5%	N/A
Malo	36	N/A	0.0%	$300,000
Boyds	35	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Pine Grove	13	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ferry County is located in Washington with a total population of 7,326. It is the 36th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ferry County is 52.8 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ferry County is $54,650. This is 42% lower than the state median of $94,952. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 10.1%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $274,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ferry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ferry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ferry County, Washington?

Ferry County has a population of 7,326, making it the 36th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Ferry County?

The median household income in Ferry County is $54,650 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Ferry County, Washington?

Ferry County contains 14 Census-designated places.