Ferry County, Washington
Located in Washington, Ferry County has a population of 7,387 residents and a median age of 52.9 years, making it the #2,708 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.6%. The median home value is $283,400, and the median household income is $55,614, which is 26% below the national median.
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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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Ferry County, 15.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.9% below the national average, ranking #2,788 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Ferry County is 73.5 years. 21.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.9% of adults in Ferry County smoke , 36.1% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 44.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 32.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
29.1% of children in Ferry County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 29.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ferry County is 68.7%. The mean commute time is 24.2 min, which is 12.4% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ferry County voted Republican with a margin of 33.0%. The vote was 32.1% Dem / 65.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
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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.