Ferrum, VA is a small town located in Franklin County with a population of 1,832 and a population density of 244 people per square mile. The local businesses include Ferrum Grocery, Ferrum Family Pharmacy, Aunt Millie's Antiques & Collectibles, and The Ferrum Post Office. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include camping, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Other local organizations include the Ferrum Community Garden which provides fresh produce to families in need and the Ferrum Historical Society which celebrates the history of the area through various events. Finally there are several sporting events such as Polo matches held at the nearby Virginia Horse Center or high school football games at William Byrd High School Stadium.
The population in Ferrum is 1,832. There are 200 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ferrum is 21.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ferrum is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ferrum
- 22.5% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 31.9% are married with children
- 29.2% have children, but are single
Race in Ferrum
- 72.5% are White
- 18.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander