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Ferndale, WA is a small city located in Whatcom County with a population of 14,777 and a population density of 2,223 people per square mile. The town has many local businesses such as the Ferndale Grocery Outlet, Hub Coffee Roasters, and the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel. Outdoor activities such as hiking in Hovander Park or Boating at Lake Terrell are popular year round activities that Ferndale residents enjoy. There are also many local organizations such as the Ferndale Arts Commission and the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce that help bring the community together. Local sporting events include high school football games at Ferndale High School's Pioneer Stadium or basketball games at The Lighthouse Youth center.

The population in Ferndale is 14,777. There are 2,115 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ferndale is 32.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ferndale is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Ferndale
- 57.2% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 38.8% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Ferndale

- 74.0% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 5.0% are Asian
- 3.6% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 13.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Reviews for Ferndale
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Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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