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Ferry County, Washington
Ferry County, Washington. Ferry County had 7,517 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 15 places (1 city, village or borough and 14 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 53019.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,517
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,178 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,387
Median household income
$55,614
±$6,024 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$283,400
±$15,499 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$663
±$191 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Ferry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,178 residents in Ferry County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,517 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,387 over 2,203 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ferry County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,387 | 7,816,116 | −191 |
| Households | 3,169±137 | 3,064,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.10 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,117±26 | 3,306,620 | −409 |
Ferry County's population since 2000
From 7,260 in 2000 to 7,517 in 2025: up 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ferry County?
Ferry County holds 15 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Republic with 1,016 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Republic | 992 | $60,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Curlew LakeGEOID 5316170 | 512 | $51,188 |
| Inchelium | 431 | $68,750 |
| Keller | 229 | $57,500 |
| Pine GroveGEOID 5354405 | 129 | not published |
| Barney's JunctionGEOID 5304347 | 114 | not published |
| CurlewGEOID 5316165 | 105 | $101,438 |
| Twin LakesGEOID 5373065 | 99 | $63,542 |
| OrientGEOID 5351830 | 75 | not published |
| BarstowGEOID 5304370 | 66 | not published |
| DanvilleGEOID 5316585 | 51 | not published |
| TorboyGEOID 5371995 | 43 | not published |
| BoydsGEOID 5307485 | 34 | not published |
| MaloGEOID 5342310 | 32 | not published |
| LaurierGEOID 5338705 | 4 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ferry County?
The median resident of Ferry County is 52.9 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 30.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.3%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 13.2%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ferry County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9±0.9 | 38.3 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.6%±1.0 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.6%±0.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 14.4% | −1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.3%±1.2 pts | 63.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.7%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5%±2.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±2.1 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±2.7 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Ferry County earn?
Half of Ferry County's 3,169 households earn less than $55,614 a year (±$6,024), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $51,614 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ferry County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,614±$6,024 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,298±$5,223 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,438±$2,227 | $53,744 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±2.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±5.5 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5%±3.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.2%±3.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Ferry County?
Owners occupy 78.1% of Ferry County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $283,400 by its owner (±$15,499). The median renter pays $663 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ferry County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $283,400±$15,499 | $564,600 | +$74,674 |
| Median gross rent | $663±$191 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±9.0 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,305±$171 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.1%±3.6 pts | 63.8% | +6.1 pts |
| Housing units | 4,117±26 | 3,306,620 | −409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2%±7.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6%±3.8 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.0%±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 Ferry County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Ferry County in 2025 (17 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ferry County get to work?
63.7% of Ferry County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.5%.
| Measure | Ferry County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.7%±3.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.5%±3.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7%±5.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±4.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 8.0%±4.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±4.8 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±3.3 | 26.6 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 are Ferry County's census tracts?
Ferry County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,406 (Tract 9400) to $58,095 (Tract 9701).
| Tract 940053019940000 | 1,736±158 | $53,406 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970153019970100 | 2,758±252 | $58,095 |
| Tract 970253019970200 | 2,893±283 | $56,543 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ferry County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 39 |
| Median household income | 38th of 39 |
| Median home value | 36th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 39 |
| Median age | 5th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ferry County 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' school search.