The 2000 Census showed that Ferry County had a population of 7,260 people. This represented 0.12% of the total population of Washington, making it the state's 36th most populous county (out of 39 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Ferry had a population of 7,520 people. This is an increase of 3.58% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 7,551 | +4.01% | +0.41% since 2009 |
2009 | 7,520 | +3.58% | +1.72% since 2008 |
2008 | 7,393 | +1.83% | +0.42% since 2007 |
2007 | 7,362 | +1.4% | -1.85% since 2006 |
2006 | 7,501 | +3.32% | +0.78% since 2005 |
2005 | 7,443 | +2.52% | |
2004 | 7,437 | +2.44% | +0.66% since 2003 |
2003 | 7,388 | +1.76% | +1.75% since 2002 |
2002 | 7,261 | | |
2001 | 7,277 | +0.23% | +0.23% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 7,260 | The Last Census |
Ferry County had 3,775 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Ferry County has a total area<3> of 2,257 square miles [5,846 km²]. Of this total, 2,203 square miles [5,708 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.37%) being water (53.5 square miles [138.5 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Ferry County had a population density of 3.29 people per square mile [1.27 people/km²], making it the state's 39th most densely populated county (out of 39 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Ferry County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Ferry and the state of Washington. Click here for the Ferry County QuickFact (QF-53019).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Ferry County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Canadian Province of British Columbia lies to the north.
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