Ford Heights, Illinois Population 2022
Ford Heights is a city located in Illinois. Ford Heights has a 2020 population of 1,623. Ford Heights is currently declining at a rate of -5.53% annually and its population has decreased by -10.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,813 in 2010.
The average household income in Ford Heights is $48,520 with a poverty rate of 37.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $849 per month, and the median house value is $44,700. The median age in Ford Heights is 31.9 years, 30.4 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Ford Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ford Heightswas:
- Black or African American: 91.13%
- Two or more races: 6.77%
- White: 2.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 2,465 | 91.13% |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 6.77% |
Ford Heights Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 885 | 3.06 | 46.6 |
| Married | 118 | 3.59 | 56.8 |
| Male | 70 | 2.64 | 45.7 |
| Female | 379 | 4.55 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.16 | 55 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 971 | 51.62% |
| Some College | 552 | 29.35% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 4.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 3.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 2.76% |
Ford Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 54 | 47 | 14 |
| Black | 1,770 | 1,642 | 103 |
| White | 36 | 25 | |
| Hispanic | 28 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.93%.
Ford Heights Language by Age
Ford Heights Language
99.49% of Ford Heights residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
Ford Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61 | 48 | 78.69% |
| Black | 2,457 | 966 | 39.32% |
| Multiple | 183 | 33 | 18.03% |
| White | 36 | 5 | 13.89% |
| Other | NaN% |
37.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.73%
Male Poverty Rate
39.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ford Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is Hispanic, with 78.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.69%.
Ford Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
12.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.8%
Male Marriage Rate
11.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Ford Heights Married by Age and Sex
Ford Heights Marriage
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 35-44.
Ford Heights Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 14.04% |
| Black | 119 | 6.23% |
Ford Heights Veterans by Education
26.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
22.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.48%
Born in Ford Heights
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Ford Heights residents were born in the United States, with 79.48% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,259 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 3,456 | -803 | -2.07% |
| 2010 | 2,763 | -693 | -2.21% |
| 2011 | 2,668 | -95 | -3.44% |
| 2012 | 2,573 | -95 | -3.56% |
| 2013 | 2,478 | -95 | -3.69% |
| 2014 | 2,383 | -95 | -3.83% |
| 2015 | 2,288 | -95 | -3.99% |
| 2016 | 2,193 | -95 | -4.15% |
| 2017 | 2,098 | -95 | -4.33% |
| 2018 | 2,003 | -95 | -4.53% |
| 2019 | 1,908 | -95 | -4.74% |
| 2020 | 1,813 | -95 | -4.98% |
| 2021 | 1,718 | -95 | -5.24% |
| 2022 | 1,623 | -95 | -5.53% |