Ferry County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,387 #2,708 / 3,222
16th
Median Household Income $55,614 -26.0% #2,430 / 3,222
25th
Median Age 52.9 years +36.0% #109 / 3,222
97th
Median Home Value $283,400 +0.5% #713 / 3,222
78th
Median Gross Rent $663 -43.0% #2,894 / 3,222
10th
Poverty Rate 13.6% +7.8% #1,659 / 3,222
49th

Demographics

Ferry County has a population of 7,387, making it the #2,708 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.9 years, which is 36.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Ferry County is $55,614, ranking #2,430 out of 3,222 counties — 26.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 12.5%.

Median Household Income
$55,614 −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,430 of 3,222
25th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,438 −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.6% +7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,659 of 3,222
49th percentile
Unemployment Rate
12.5% +135.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,161 of 3,222
2th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2% −54.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,788 of 3,222
13th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.2 min −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,114 of 3,222
34th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Ferry County is $283,400 (+0.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $663/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.

Median Home Value
$283,400 +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #713 of 3,222
78th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$663 −43.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,894 of 3,222
10th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.1% +21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #942 of 3,222
71th percentile
78.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Ferry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #899 of 3,222
72th percentile

About Ferry County, Washington

Ferry County, Washington has a total population of 7,387, making it the 2,708th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ferry County is 52.9 years, which is 36.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Ferry County is $55,614, which ranks #2,430 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5%.

The median home value in Ferry County is $283,400, 0.5% above the national median. Renters in Ferry County pay a median gross rent of $663 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Ferry County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.

Ferry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.3% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (13.2%) and Two or More Races (8.1%).

All data for Ferry County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.