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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ford City

Pennsylvania · 3,451 residents · 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 $24,457. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,700. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,451
+1%since 1990
from 3,413 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,350 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 5,291 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.8
−2%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,457
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,248 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,318
+35%since 1990
from $10,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
40.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,249)
Black4.5%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(423)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,249)
Black3.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score11.3%(391)
Diversity Score
11
−9%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

Ford City, Pennsylvania has about 3,451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ford City, Pennsylvania earns about $24,457 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% 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 13.4% of people in Ford City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ford City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ford City, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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