Ferndale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferndale, Pennsylvania
|
|
|---|---|
|
Borough
|
|
Houses on Franklin Street
|
|
Location of Ferndale in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1785 |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,547 |
| • Density | 3,976.86/sq mi (1,536.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15905
|
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-25680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215020 |
Ferndale is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. The town was first settled in 1785 and officially became a borough in 1896. In 2020, about 1,547 people lived there.
Where is Ferndale Located?
Ferndale is in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It is next to the city of Johnstown to the north. To the west, it borders a community called Elim. The Stonycreek River forms its eastern and southern borders. Across the river to the south is Riverside.
The total area of Ferndale is about 0.42 square miles (1.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like the river.
Who Lives in Ferndale?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 224 | — | |
| 1910 | 514 | 129.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,450 | 182.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,742 | 89.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,740 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,619 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,717 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,482 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,204 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,020 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,834 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,636 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,547 | −5.4% | |
| Sources: | |||
Over the years, the number of people living in Ferndale has changed. In 1930, the population was at its highest with 2,742 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2020, it was 1,547 people.
In 2000, there were 1,834 people living in Ferndale. About 28% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes were families, including married couples. The average age of people in Ferndale was about 40 years old.
How to Get Around Ferndale
Ferndale is located along Pennsylvania Route 403, which is a main road. Another important road, Route 985, is also nearby. If you want to travel further, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about 26 miles (42 kilometers) south in Somerset.
The town also has a CSX rail line, which is used for trains carrying goods. For passenger train service, the closest station is in nearby Johnstown. The Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is also located in Johnstown, offering air travel options.
See also
In Spanish: Ferndale (Pensilvania) para niños
