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Ferguson (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Ferguson, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)418.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.45% (-4)
Growth Since 20201.15% (10)
Rank in State248th
Rank in Country15711th

The population of Ferguson, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 878. This is a decrease of -0.45% (-4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Ferguson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Ferguson by Age

Ferguson Population Pyramid 2022
Ferguson Median Age
47.1
Total
49.5
Male
46.2
Female
Ferguson Sex Ratio
53.92%
468
Male
46.08%
400
Female
Ferguson Age Dependency Ratio
41.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
35.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Ferguson Adults
694
Adults
(205 of whom are seniors) in Ferguson.

Population of Ferguson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Ferguson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 33.53%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 36.91%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 29.57%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Ferguson

While the overall poverty rate of Ferguson is 33.53%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (29.57%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (36.91%).

Poverty Rate of Ferguson by Employment Status and Sex

5.3%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
6.77%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Ferguson by Education

47.03%
Less Than 9th Grade
37.09%
High School
14.75%
Some College
8.54%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Ferguson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Ferguson

The most common language spoken in Ferguson is English, with 98.02% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.98% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Ferguson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Ferguson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Ferguson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree406.03%
Bachelors Degree426.33%
Associates Degree568.45%
Some College12719.16%
High School Graduate21332.13%
9th to 12th Grade8512.82%
Less Than 9th Grade10015.08%

Earnings Statistics of Ferguson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$28,750

Average Earnings

$34,167

Average Male

$21,591

Average Female