Ferguson, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,350
Population
2,974/sq mi density
$46,106
Median Income
$28,833 per capita
$99,300
Home Value
$115,594 Zillow
$1,066
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
712
Violent Crime/100K
3,521 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,106 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,350
Census 2023
Population Density
2,974
per square mile
Land Area
6.2
square miles (16.0 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 69.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
25.7%
Black
69.9%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.8%
Spanish
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.9%
Veterans
4.7%
22% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.2%
25% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,350 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,974 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.8% |
| Female | 53.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% |
| Disability | 16.2% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |