Ferndale, Florida facts for kids
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Ferndale, Florida
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 204.33/sq mi (78.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34729
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-22225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402480 |
Ferndale is a small community in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 548 people lived in Ferndale. It is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee area. This bigger area is called a Metropolitan Statistical Area. It includes a main city and nearby communities that are closely connected.
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Where is Ferndale Located?
Ferndale is in the southeastern part of Lake County. It has several neighbors. To its west is the city of Minneola. To the southeast, you'll find the town of Montverde. And to the northeast, it borders Lake Apopka, a large lake in Florida.
The community covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 4.74% of Ferndale's total area.
Who Lives in Ferndale?
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| 2020 | 548 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Ferndale home. In 2000, there were 233 people living here. By 2010, the population had grown to 472. The latest count in 2020 showed 548 residents. This means more people are choosing to live in Ferndale.
In 2000, there were 83 households in Ferndale. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these were families, with 68 out of 83 households being families.
- About 35% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (about 67.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 11% of households had a female head with no husband present.
- Around 17% were non-family households, meaning people living together who are not related.
The average household had about 2.8 people. The average family had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Ferndale
The people in Ferndale come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 9% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were aged 45 to 64.
- And about 9% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Ferndale was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 97.5 males.
Income in Ferndale
In 2000, the median income for a household in Ferndale was $54,271. This is the middle income level for all households. For families, the median income was $53,125.
Men working full-time generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Ferndale was $18,206. It's good to know that no one in Ferndale was reported to be living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Ferndale (Florida) para niños
