Ferndale, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Ferndale is adjacent to the cities of Detroit to the south, Oak Park
to the west, Hazel Park
to the east, Pleasant Ridge
to the north, Royal Oak Township to the southwest, and Royal Oak
to the north.
Ferndale is bordered to the south by 8 Mile Road, to the north (west of Woodward Avenue) by Oakridge Street, and (east of Woodward Avenue) by 10 Mile Road. To the west it is bordered by Republic Street (south of Nine Mile Road), and Hyland Street (north of Nine Mile). To the east it is bordered by Stauber Street.
of 2000, there were 22,105 people, 9,872 households, and 5,103 families residing in the city. The population density
was 5,697.9 people per square mile (2,199.7/km²). There were 10,243 housing units at an average density of 2,640.3 per square mile (1,019.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.46% White, 3.42% Black or African American
, 0.55% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races
, and 2.58% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,872 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.3% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,629, and the median income for a family was $51,687. Males had a median income of $40,392 versus $30,859 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $23,133. About 7.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
The city was the host of the "Motor City Pride" Street festival, which over 35,000 attend. Ferndale was the first city in Michigan to elect an openly gay mayor, Craig Covey, on November 6, 2007. Because of the city's population base, popular nicknames include "Fashionable Ferndale," and "Fabulous Ferndale".
In 2010 Ferndale had a population of 19,900. Its ethnic and racial composition was 82.8% non-Hispanic white, 9.6% black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 3.4% reporting two or more races and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino.
and Hamtramck
. However, other outer communities have a lower crime rate. Larceny theft
was the most common crime in Ferndale, making up 51.7% of the crime rate. Six known homicide
s have been recorded in Ferndale since 2000; one being in 2001, one in 2005, one in 2007, one in 2008, one in 2009, and one in 2010., and the most recent suicide in October of 2011.
and University High School are both part of Ferndale Public Schools.
Oak Park, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 29,793 people, 11,104 households, and 7,595 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,863.8 persons per square mile . There were 11,370 housing units at an average density of 2,263.9 per square mile...
to the west, Hazel Park
Hazel Park, Michigan
Hazel Park is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 16,422. Hazel Park was incorporated in 1941 and bills itself as "The Friendly City"....
to the east, Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Pleasant Ridge is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,526 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.-History:...
to the north, Royal Oak Township to the southwest, and Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 57,236. It should not be confused with Royal Oak Charter Township, a separate community located nearby....
to the north.
Ferndale is bordered to the south by 8 Mile Road, to the north (west of Woodward Avenue) by Oakridge Street, and (east of Woodward Avenue) by 10 Mile Road. To the west it is bordered by Republic Street (south of Nine Mile Road), and Hyland Street (north of Nine Mile). To the east it is bordered by Stauber Street.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 22,105 people, 9,872 households, and 5,103 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 5,697.9 people per square mile (2,199.7/km²). There were 10,243 housing units at an average density of 2,640.3 per square mile (1,019.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.46% White, 3.42% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.55% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.58% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,872 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.3% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,629, and the median income for a family was $51,687. Males had a median income of $40,392 versus $30,859 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $23,133. About 7.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
The city was the host of the "Motor City Pride" Street festival, which over 35,000 attend. Ferndale was the first city in Michigan to elect an openly gay mayor, Craig Covey, on November 6, 2007. Because of the city's population base, popular nicknames include "Fashionable Ferndale," and "Fabulous Ferndale".
In 2010 Ferndale had a population of 19,900. Its ethnic and racial composition was 82.8% non-Hispanic white, 9.6% black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 3.4% reporting two or more races and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino.
Crime
The crime rate in Ferndale is relatively neutral. Crime is significantly lower than inner communities such as Detroit, DearbornDearborn, Michigan
-Economy:Ford Motor Company has its world headquarters in Dearborn. In addition its Dearborn campus contains many research, testing, finance and some production facilities. Ford Land controls the numerous properties owned by Ford including sales and leasing to unrelated businesses such as the...
and Hamtramck
Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 22,423. Hamtramck is surrounded by the city of Detroit except for a small portion of the western border that touches the similarly surrounded city of Highland Park...
. However, other outer communities have a lower crime rate. Larceny theft
Larceny
Larceny is a crime involving the wrongful acquisition of the personal property of another person. It was an offence under the common law of England and became an offence in jurisdictions which incorporated the common law of England into their own law. It has been abolished in England and Wales,...
was the most common crime in Ferndale, making up 51.7% of the crime rate. Six known homicide
Homicide
Homicide refers to the act of a human killing another human. Murder, for example, is a type of homicide. It can also describe a person who has committed such an act, though this use is rare in modern English...
s have been recorded in Ferndale since 2000; one being in 2001, one in 2005, one in 2007, one in 2008, one in 2009, and one in 2010., and the most recent suicide in October of 2011.
Education
Ferndale has its own school district, Ferndale Public Schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. Ferndale High SchoolFerndale High School (Michigan)
Ferndale High School is a public high school in Ferndale, Michigan. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ferndale Public Schools school district...
and University High School are both part of Ferndale Public Schools.
Notable people
- James BlanchardJames BlanchardJames Johnston "Jim" Blanchard is a politician from the US state of Michigan. A Democrat, Blanchard has served in the United States House of Representatives, as the 45th Governor of Michigan, and as United States Ambassador to Canada....
, Michigan governor, attended Ferndale public schools - Dana ElcarDana ElcarDana Elcar was an American television and movie character actor. Although he appeared in about 40 films, his most memorable role was on the 1980s and 1990s television series MacGyver as Peter Thornton, an administrator working for the Phoenix Foundation...
, actor best known for role as Peter Thornton on MacGyverMacGyverMacGyver is an American action-adventure television series created by Lee David Zlotoff. Henry Winkler and John Rich were the executive producers. The show ran for seven seasons on ABC in the United States and various other networks abroad from 1985 to 1992. The series was filmed in Los Angeles... - EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
(Marshall Mathers), recording artist owns Effigy Studio in Ferndale, has also recorded at Studio 8 and 54 Sound studios in the city. - Kevin PriceKevin PriceKevin Price is a radio host in Houston, Texas. Born December 18, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up in the small suburb of Ferndale, Michigan until the age of 13 when he and his family left the state for Texas. This was due to the continued decline of the Detroit economy and because others in...
, syndicated columnist, host of the Price of Business on CBS Radio in Houston