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Ford City

Pennsylvania · 2,859 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 $42,826. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 592 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,859
−17%since 2000
from 3,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,433 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 5,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ford City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,826
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,832
+73%since 2000
from $14,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,637)
Black2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score9.4%(269)
Diversity Score
9
−17%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

Ford City, Pennsylvania has about 2,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ford City, Pennsylvania earns about $42,826 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 $61,500, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Ford City, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% 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 18.0% 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 554 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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