World Population Review
Ford Heights, Illinois Population 2021
2,644
Ford Heights is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 2,644, it is the 438th largest city in Illinois and the 6659th largest city in the United States . Ford Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,763 in 2010. Ford Heights reached it's highest population of 4,259 in 1990. Spanning over 2 miles, Ford Heights has a population density of 1,359 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ford Heights is $48,520 with a poverty rate of 41.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $699 per month, and the median house value is $46,700. 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 Heights was:
- Black or African American: 87.87%
- Two or more races: 8.41%
- White: 3.11%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Ford Heights, Illinois is 2,644 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,701.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,763.
Ford Heights, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,404 | 87.87% |
| Two or More Races | 230 | 8.41% |
| White | 85 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.62% |
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Ford Heights Population by Race
Ford Heights Population Pyramid $2021
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Ford Heights Population by Age
Ford Heights Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 948 | 2.89 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 402 | 1.14 | 41.8 |
| Female | 352 | 4.56 | 27 |
| Married | 142 | 3.66 | 51.4 |
| Male | 52 | 2.88 | 67.3 |
4.1
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
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Ford Heights Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 10.81% |
| High School Graduate | 703 | 40.19% |
| Some College | 585 | 33.45% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 4.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 3.09% |
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Ford Heights Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ford Heights Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,582 | 1,382 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 58 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 25 | |
| White | 40 | 29 | |
| Asian | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.62%.
Ford Heights Educational Attainment by Race
Ford Heights Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ford Heights Language by Age
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Ford Heights Language
97.46% of Ford Heights residents speak only English, while 2.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Ford Heights Language
Ford Heights Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,399 | 1,064 | 44.35% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 55 | 57.29% |
| Multiple | 230 | 38 | 16.52% |
| White | 40 | 5 | 12.50% |
41.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.90%
Male Poverty Rate
43.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ford Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is Hispanic, with 57.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford Heights is White, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.71%.
Ford Heights Poverty
Ford Heights Poverty Rate by Education
Ford Heights Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
15.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.3%
Male Marriage Rate
14.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Ford Heights Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Ford Heights Marital Status
Ford Heights Veterans by War
Ford Heights Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 92 | 5.21% |
| White | 17 | 20.00% |
Ford Heights Veterans by Race
Ford Heights Veterans by Education
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21.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ford Heights Veterans by Education
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54.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
26.4%
Unemployment Rate
Ford Heights Employment by Age
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Ford Heights Employment by Race
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Ford Heights Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.12% of Ford Heights residents were born in the United States, with 77.74% having been born in Illinois. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Ford Heights Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,644 | -19 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 2,663 | -19 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 2,682 | -19 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 2,701 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,728 | -27 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 2,755 | -18 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,773 | -14 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 2,787 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,793 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,789 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 2,781 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,775 | -681 | -2.17% |
| 2000 | 3,456 | -803 | -2.07% |
| 1990 | 4,259 | 0.00% |