Ferndale
Ferndale is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 11,415 at the 2010 census, but has grown exponentially in recent years as people have looked at Ferndale’s slightly lower home prices as a viable option to buying/living in Ferndale’s southern neighbor Bellingham Wa. It is still the third largest city in Whatcom County and borders the Lummi Nation on its southern border.
Economy
Originally, Ferndale’s economy was based on timber, and shortly after, agriculture of the surrounding land. Dairy processing was a significant employer for the town, and the old Carnation dairy plant has since been converted to offices. The construction of the Ferndale Refinery west of town in the 1950s caused a population boom in the town. The Cherry Point Refinery was constructed to the northwest in the 1970s. A shoe manufacturing plant for Brooks Sports, capable of producing 500,000 pairs annual, resides in the city. The city also serves as a bedroom community for Bellingham
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.69 square miles (17.33 km2), of which, 6.61 square miles (17.12 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water. Downtown Ferndale is located near the river, along with Griffintown and a largely industrial area east of the Nooksack River. Northwest of these areas are suburban developments.
Demographics
As of 2010 the median household income in the city was $52,831, and the median income for a family was $64,638. Males had a median income of $47,917 versus $37,447 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,837. About 13.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
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