City · Michigan
Ferrysburg, Michigan
Ferrysburg, city, in Ottawa County, Michigan. Ferrysburg had 2,955 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,952 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,959 (±43). GEOID 2627960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,955
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,952 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,959 ±43
Median household income
$70,400
±$23,515 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$239,900
±$59,420 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,257
±$338 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Ferrysburg and what county is it in?
Ferrysburg is a city in Ottawa County, Michigan. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 987 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ferrysburg is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ferrysburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,955 people lived in Ferrysburg on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,952 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,959 (±43).
| Measure | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,959 ±43 | 301,203 | −54 |
| Households | 1,508 ±193 | 111,322 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.25 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,718 ±208 | 117,604 | no clear change |
Ferrysburg's population since 2000
From 3,040 in 2000 to 2,955 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ferrysburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ferrysburg?
The median resident of Ferrysburg is 52.7 years old; 15.5% are under 18 and 34.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 7.1%.
| Measure | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 ±3.8 | 36.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.5% ±4.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.1% ±9.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±7.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.7% ±10.0 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±9.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±4.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.9 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.0% ±10.0 pts | 38.9% | +15.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.4% ±10.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±5.2 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ferrysburg earn?
Half of Ferrysburg's 1,508 households earn less than $70,400 a year (±$23,515), against $90,502 in Ottawa County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $82,677 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,400 ±$23,515 | $90,502 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,386 ±$20,205 | $115,371 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,673 ±$8,116 | $42,799 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±6.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4% ±12.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±4.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±3.7 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±5.3 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ferrysburg?
Owners occupy 90.5% of Ferrysburg's occupied homes and renters 9.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,900 by its owner (±$59,420). The median renter pays $1,257 a month including utilities, and 51.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,900 ±$59,420 | $323,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,257 ±$338 | $1,211 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.9% ±31.3 pts | 39.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,721 ±$173 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.5% ±6.1 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.5% ±6.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,718 ±208 | 117,604 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.5% ±7.6 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5% ±4.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ferrysburg building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Ferrysburg in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 5.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ferrysburg work and get to work?
76.6% of Ferrysburg's workers drive alone and 19.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.3% ±8.9 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±8.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.2% ±8.2 pts | 10.3% | +15.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±4.1 | 20.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ferrysburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ferrysburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206Ottawa County | 3,403 | $79,615 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ferrysburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Ferrysburg compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ferrysburg is the 6,390th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 203rd-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Ferrysburg ranks 714th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 203rd | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 727th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 338th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 714th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 142nd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 451st | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 212th | 1,212 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 152nd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 436th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 109th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,031st | 1,356 |
Ferrysburg's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Ferrysburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ferrysburg?
24 of the 57 figures for Ferrysburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ferrysburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ferrysburg.