Demographics & People — Ferndale, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,156 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,300 |
| Median Age | 37.3 |
| Total Households | 10,160 |
| Family Households | 3,911 |
| Average Household Size | 1.88 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,765 |
| Black or African American | 1,072 |
| Asian | 544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 962 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 4,132 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,764 |
| Other groups | 3,240 |
| Irish | 3,080 |
| Polish | 2,334 |
| English | 2,207 |
| Italian | 1,286 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,248 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 836 |
| European | 504 |
Language
| English Only | 17,162 |
| Spanish | 493 |
| Population 5+ | 18,153 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 630 |
| Population 18+ | 17,290 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ferndale, Michigan.