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Ford County

Kansas · 34,287 residents · 1,098.271 sq mi
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Ford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,743. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,287
+6%since 2000
from 32,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+5%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Ford County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,743
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,860 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,364
+55%since 2000
from $15,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(18,607)
Black1.4%(469)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(12,231)
Asian2%(656)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(20,856)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(12,455)
Black2.6%(885)
Hispanic / Latino57.4%(19,666)
Asian1.1%(394)
Other2%(703)
Diversity Score66.6%(22,837)
Segregation Score38.1%(13,047)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ford County, Kansas?

Ford County, Kansas has about 34,287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ford County, Kansas earns about $53,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ford County, Kansas expensive?

In Ford County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Ford County, Kansas?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ford County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ford County, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Ford County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ford County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ford County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,824 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9620Census Tract 9618.02Census Tract 9618.01Census Tract 9621.02Census Tract 9621.01Census Tract 9619.01Census Tract 9619.02Census Tract 9616Census Tract 9617
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 67801ZIP 67876ZIP 67834ZIP 67842ZIP 67882ZIP 67843
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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