COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ford County

Illinois · 14,241 residents · 485.597 sq mi

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Ford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,073. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

14,241

Unchangedsince 1990

from 14,275 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

29 / sq mi

Unchangedsince 1990

from 29 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.4

+8%since 1990

from 36.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202413K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,073

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,801 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,860

+59%since 1990

from $11,895 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.0%

−2.3 ptssince 1990

from 9.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$71,200

+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$412

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $296 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.2%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 73.3% in 1990

23.8% rent

Afford Score

1.9

+14%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.3%(14,182)

Black0.1%(10)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(67)

Asian0.2%(31)

Diversity Score2.8%(395)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,885)

Black0.2%(35)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(176)

Asian0.3%(46)

Diversity Score4.5%(638)

Diversity Score

+62%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.9%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 12.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.0%

+8.9 ptssince 1990

from 77.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.6%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 3.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.0 min

−27%since 1990

from 21.9 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 County, Illinois?

Ford County, Illinois has about 14,241 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ford County, Illinois?

The typical household in Ford County, Illinois earns about $38,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ford County, Illinois expensive?

In Ford County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Ford County, Illinois?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ford County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ford County, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Ford County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ford County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ford County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts

Census Tract 9618 Census Tract 9620 Census Tract 9617 Census Tract 9616 Census Tract 9619

9 ZIP codes

ZIP 60957 ZIP 60936 ZIP 60959 ZIP 60952 ZIP 60962 ZIP 60919 ZIP 60946 ZIP 61773 ZIP 60933

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