With about 3.49 people per square mile, Ferry County is
Washington’s least densely populated county.
Ferry County has approximately 40 small lakes.
Ferry County has two protected areas: Colville National
Forest and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Ferry County is 2,257 square miles in size, making it the
ninth largest in the state.
Ferry County has fifty-three square miles of water area.
Ferry County has two free ferry crossings across Lake
Roosevelt .
Ferry County has three international border crossings.
Ferry County is home to the highest open, year-around
mountain pass in the state--Sherman Pass.
Copper Butte is the county’s highest peak at 7,140 ft.
Ferry County has produced more gold than any other
county in the state.
Statistics
(As of 2010)
Population: 7,353
Median Age: 40
Housing Units: 4,071
Median Household Income: $34,992
Per Capita Personal Income: $23,241
Unemployment Rate: 16.5%
Labor Force: 3,090
Employment:
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Total Non-Farm:1,580
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Total Service Providing:1,450
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Total Government: 960
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Total Private: 620
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Total Goods-Producing: 130
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Total Natural Resources and Mining: 140
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Total Trade, Transportation, and Utilities: 150
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Total Information and Financial Activities: 50
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Total Manufacturing: 4
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Last updated on: April 12, 2011