9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 1 | 4,382 | 4,442 | -0.23% | 1,443 | 3 | City |
| Gibson City | 2 | 3,430 | 3,471 | -0.2% | 1,478 | 2 | City |
| Piper City | 3 | 733 | 745 | -0.27% | 1,321 | 1 | Village |
| Melvin | 4 | 418 | 417 | 0% | 1,208 | 0 | Village |
| Roberts | 5 | 345 | 344 | 0% | 717 | 0 | Village |
| Sibley | 6 | 287 | 286 | 0% | 597 | 0 | Village |
| Elliott | 7 | 274 | 276 | 0% | 550 | 0 | Village |
| Cabery | 8 | 233 | 233 | 0% | 677 | 0 | Village |
| Kempton | 9 | 177 | 176 | 0% | 1,073 | 0 | Village |
Paxton is the largest city in Ford County, with a population of 4,382.
Kempton is the smallest city in Ford County, with a population of 177.
There are 9 cities in Ford County, Illinois.