Ferguson, MO

Ferguson, Missouri

Ferguson, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 3 miles S of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 8 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ferguson is home to some 22,406 residents.

The People and Families of Ferguson

In Ferguson, about 42% of adults are married. Ferguson somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ferguson had a median family income of $39,872.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ferguson. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ferguson Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Ferguson was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Ferguson, 92% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Ferguson.

High Points

Ferguson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Ferguson, MO

Comparing Ferguson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ferguson Almanac

Ferguson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ferguson Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Ferguson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ferguson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ferguson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Ferguson

Ferguson Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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