| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 1 | 4,302 | 4,442 | -0.49% | 1,417 | 3 | City |
| Gibson City | 2 | 3,355 | 3,469 | -0.47% | 1,445 | 2 | City |
| Piper City | 3 | 718 | 744 | -0.55% | 1,294 | 1 | Village |
| Melvin | 4 | 411 | 417 | -0.24% | 1,188 | 0 | Village |
| Roberts | 5 | 339 | 343 | -0.29% | 705 | 0 | Village |
| Sibley | 6 | 283 | 287 | -0.35% | 588 | 0 | Village |
| Elliott | 7 | 271 | 277 | -0.37% | 544 | 0 | Village |
| Cabery | 8 | 228 | 233 | -0.44% | 663 | 0 | Village |
| Kempton | 9 | 175 | 178 | -0.57% | 1,061 | 0 | Village |
Paxton is the largest city in Ford County, with a population of 4,302.
Kempton is the smallest city in Ford County, with a population of 175.
There are 9 cities in Ford County, Illinois.