Population 7,387 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ferry County
Household size in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Ferry County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.7, Ferry County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.6, mirroring the country. Ferry County is older than at least four in five Washington counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ferry County: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ferry County
Renters in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ferry County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ferry County: 23.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 13.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Ferry County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $532 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $552 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $683 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$151 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ferry County pays $683 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $151 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other Washington county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ferry County
Bachelor's degrees in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Ferry County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Only one other Washington county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ferry County is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ferry County
| Period | Ferry County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ferry County runs well above the national rate: 12.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Washington county has higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ferry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry County | 2.34 | 51.7 | 8.1% | 21.9% | 23.1% | 1984 | $683 | 16.1% | 91.1% | 12.2% |
| Stevens County | 2.52 | 47.4 | 7.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1985 | $1,013 | 22.1% | 91.8% | 5.5% |
| Okanogan County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 1982 | $944 | 24.6% | 85.0% | 4.8% |
| Pend Oreille County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 8.9% | 19.2% | 22.7% | 1984 | $906 | 20.5% | 93.9% | 6.9% |
| Bonner County | 2.52 | 48.2 | 7.1% | 21.7% | 19.2% | 1989 | $1,229 | 28.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| Boundary County | 2.59 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 24.7% | 10.7% | 1991 | $975 | 23.9% | 85.6% | 3.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2.43 | 51.6 | 7.1% | 22.4% | 17.3% | 1982 | $845 | 18.7% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| Skagit County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 11.0% | 29.9% | 8.2% | 1984 | $1,625 | 29.2% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
| Whatcom County | 2.50 | 40.0 | 8.3% | 36.3% | 8.7% | 1986 | $1,645 | 38.9% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
| Island County | 2.42 | 47.2 | 7.4% | 25.3% | 15.1% | 1988 | $1,714 | 35.5% | 95.7% | 4.2% |
| Flathead County | 2.53 | 43.7 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,358 | 36.7% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Trinity County, CA · Carson County, TX · Carter County, MO · Castro County, TX · Thomas County, NE · Tillman County, OK · Tipton County, IN · Toole County, MT · Torrance County, NM · Towns County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ferry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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