Ferguson is a city in Missouri state in USA with a population of 20631 residents.. The poverty rate of Ferguson is 23.6%, which is 69% higher than national average. The typical household in Ferguson earns $37376 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 62.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ferguson, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ferguson remained 8.1%, which is 72% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ferguson, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ferguson is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Ferguson is $78500 , which is 66% lower than national average. While median income in Ferguson remained $37376, which is 45% lower than national average.