Ferguson, MO
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Ferguson, Missouri Summary

Life in Ferguson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ferguson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ferguson:

  • The population in Ferguson is 18,546.

  • The median home value in Ferguson is $104,371.

  • The median income in Ferguson is $47,410.

  • The cost of living in Ferguson is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Ferguson is $1,016.

  • The unemployment rate in Ferguson is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Ferguson is 21.1%.

  • The average high in Ferguson is 65.8° and the average low is 47.2°.

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Ferguson SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
7
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Ferguson, MO Crime Report

Crime in Ferguson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ferguson. Key points include:

  • There were 870 total crimes in Ferguson in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferguson is 4,786.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferguson is 803.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ferguson is 3,982.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Ferguson is 105.92% above the national average.

870
Total Crimes
105.92%
Above National Average

Crime In Ferguson Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Ferguson
/ 100k People
Missouri
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 870 4,786.0 3,073.7 2,324.2
Violent Crime 146 803.2 542.7 369.8
Murder 9 49.5 11.8 6.3
Robbery 25 137.5 74.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 111 610.6 413.3 268.2
Property Crime 724 3,982.8 2,531.0 1,954.4
Burglary 61 335.6 378.8 269.8
Larceny 371 2,040.9 1,759.1 1,401.9
Car Theft 292 1,606.3 393.2 282.7

Ferguson, MO Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Ferguson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ferguson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Ferguson is 81 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Ferguson is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Ferguson is $104,371.

  • The median income in Ferguson is $47,410.

81
Ferguson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Ferguson Comparison Table

Living Expense Ferguson Missouri National Average
Overall 81 89 100
Services 88 92 100
Groceries 97 96 100
Health 89 88 100
Housing 61 79 100
Transportation 91 95 100
Utilities 95 95 100

Ferguson, MO Weather

  • The average high in Ferguson is 65.8° and the average low is 47.2°.

  • There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.7 inches of precipitation each year with 15.9 inches of snow.

StatFerguson
Average Annual High65.8
Average Annual Low47.2
Annual Precipitation Days71.4
Average Annual Precipitation41.7
Average Annual Snowfall15.9
65.8°
Average High
71.4°
Days of Rain

Ferguson, MO Photos

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Norfolk Southern Train Runs Past Ferguson Train Station
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2 Reviews & Comments About Ferguson

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Byron Fry -

I'm 'Ferguson Strong'...Ferguson is a nice place to live, and we will heal, rebuild, and grow from this tragedy!!! I live in Ferguson, and Ferguson will heal, rebuild, and grow, but we can't until all these people go home and stay home. Ferguson was the nerdiest city in St. Louis County until the riot happened!!!

99.9% of Ferguson is perfectly fine. That one block in Ferguson is labeling the whole community. This is all media hype for ratings and votes. Ferguson is a nice place to live...one dumb a*s cocky cop and one innocent young man doesn't define us.

I just wish all these reporters, hooligans, BS politicians, bootleg preachers, and media attention whores would ALL KEEP FERGUSON OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS!!!! Also, 98% of those hooligans did not live in Ferguson... they only reason for being there was for chaos and mayhem!!!!!


HomeSnacks User -

I moved to Ferguson July of 2016. I took advantage of lowered property values to buy a fantastic Victorian-era house. The picture used for the story is probably the poorest choice imaginable. Go a block south, and you will see new buildings, great resteraunts, and a great area. I love my neighborhood and town, and it is getting a bad rap with this story.

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Ferguson Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Ferguson

The current population in Ferguson is 18,546. The population has decreased -13.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,546 -11.4%
2021 20,931 0.0%
2020 20,927 -0.5%
2019 21,035 -0.4%
2018 21,120 -0.1%
2017 21,151 -0.1%
2016 21,164 -0.2%
2015 21,205 -0.3%
2014 21,269 -0.3%
2013 21,339 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ferguson

White
22.5% (4,180)
African American
71.5% (13,261)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
0.1% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.3% (235)
Two Or More
3.5% (653)
Hispanic
1.0% (191)

Ferguson is:

  • 22.5% White with 4,180 White residents.

  • 71.5% African American with 13,261 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.3% Other with 235 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 653 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 191 Hispanic residents.

Race Ferguson MO USA
White 22.5% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 71.5% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.0% 4.6% 18.7%

Gender in Ferguson

Female
53.7% (9,962)
Male
46.3% (8,584)
  • Ferguson is 53.7% female with 9,962 female residents.

  • Ferguson is 46.3% male with 8,584 male residents.

Gender Ferguson MO USA
Female 53.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 46.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ferguson for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Ferguson completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ferguson completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Ferguson completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Ferguson completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ferguson completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Ferguson completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ferguson completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ferguson completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ferguson completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4.0% (741)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,483)
High School / GED
33.0% (6,120)
Some College
26.0% (4,821)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (1,483)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (2,596)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,112)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (185)
Education Ferguson MO USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Ferguson, Missouri

  • 6.5% of households in Ferguson earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Ferguson earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Ferguson earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Ferguson earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Ferguson earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.6% of households in Ferguson earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Ferguson earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Ferguson earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Ferguson earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Ferguson earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.5% (119,999)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (106,874)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (170,155)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.4% (267,186)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.5% (288,279)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.6% (418,591)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (180,936)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.8% (200,858)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (69,609)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (32,109)
Income Ferguson MO USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.4% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.6% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 7.3% 11.4%

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