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Ford County

Illinois · 13,534 residents · 485.597 sq mi
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Ford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,582. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $98,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,534
−5%since 2000
from 14,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Ford County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,582
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,288
+55%since 2000
from $18,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,885)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(176)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(638)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(12,265)
Black0.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(554)
Asian0.4%(57)
Other1.9%(253)
Diversity Score16.9%(2,284)
Segregation Score24%(3,242)
Diversity Score
17
+277%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Ford County to nearby counties

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Income$66,255+31%
Home value$137,800+40%
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FORD COUNTY VS
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Income$73,790+46%
Home value$142,200+44%
Population35,057+165%
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FORD COUNTY VS
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Income$63,683+26%
Home value$211,500+115%
Population209,972+1489%
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FORD COUNTY VS
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Income$79,905+58%
Home value$208,400+111%
Population171,419+1197%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ford County, Illinois?

Ford County, Illinois has about 13,534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ford County, Illinois earns about $50,582 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Ford County, Illinois?

About 21.6% 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 12.9% 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 741 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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