Ferry County | |
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Coordinates: 48°28′N 118°31′W / 48.47°N 118.51°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Founded | February 21, 1899 |
Named for | Elisha P. Ferry |
Seat | Republic |
Largest city | Republic |
Area | |
• Total | 2,257 sq mi (5,850 km2) |
• Land | 2,203 sq mi (5,710 km2) |
• Water | 54 sq mi (140 km2) 2.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,178 |
• Estimate (2023) | 7,497 |
• Density | 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
Ferry County is a county located on the northern border of the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,178,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Washington.[2] The county seat and largest city is Republic.[3] The county was created out of Stevens County in February 1899[4] and is named for Elisha P. Ferry, the state's first governor.[5]