Ford Heights is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Ford Heights has a 2024 population of 1,704. Ford Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,810 in 2020.
The average household income in Ford Heights is $41,410 with a poverty rate of 36.83%. The median age in Ford Heights is 37.4 years: 31.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ford Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,505 | 93.02% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 4.76% |
| White | 36 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.84 | 38 | 62 |
| Female | 241 | 4.45 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.07 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 53 | 3.25 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 49 | 2.69 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
3.95
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
38.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 3.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 1.93% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 48.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 4.3% |
| Some College | 277 | 24.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,093 | 967 | 135 |
| White | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,765 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,669 | $23,952 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,125 | $13,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,638 | $23,468 | $0 |
| Some College | $35,083 | $41,875 | $16,563 |
$23,638
Average Earnings
$23,468
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.61% of Ford Heights residents speak only English, while 0.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,500 | 545 | 36.33% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Multiple | 77 | 31 | 40.26% |
| White | 23 | 5 | 21.74% |
36.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.16%
Male Poverty Rate
38.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is White, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.43% |
| High School | 30.47% |
| Some College | 23.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 30.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.26% |
| Male Employed | 12.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,422 | $47,253 |
| Households | $43,086 | $41,410 |
| Married Families | $60,089 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,429 | $31,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
10.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.9%
Male Marriage Rate
8.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 86 | 7.21% |
| White | 5 | 13.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.8%
Born in Ford Heights
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Ford Heights residents were born in the United States, with 84.8% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,573 | -26 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 1,599 | -26 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 1,625 | -27 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 1,652 | -26 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 1,678 | -26 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 1,704 | -27 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 1,731 | -15 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 1,746 | -30 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 1,776 | -34 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 1,810 | -869 | -32.44% |
| 2019 | 2,679 | -21 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 2,700 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,727 | -27 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 2,754 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 2,773 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,786 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 2,793 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 2,788 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,781 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,775 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,456 | -803 | -18.85% |
| 1990 | 4,259 | 2,686 | 170.76% |