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Ford City

Pennsylvania · 2,750 residents (2025 est.) · 0.645 sq mi
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Ford City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,971. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 638 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,813
−18%since 2000
from 3,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,361 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 5,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,750 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ford City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,971
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,457 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,976
+130%since 2000
from $14,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+2%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,249)
Black3.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(391)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,683)
Black1.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(48)
Diversity Score11.2%(315)
Diversity Score
11
−1%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 29.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

Ford City, Pennsylvania has about 2,813 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ford City, Pennsylvania earns about $57,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ford City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ford City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ford City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

About 17.4% of people in Ford City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ford City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ford City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 600 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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