9 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 1 | 4,281 | 4,448 | -0.77% | 1,410 | 3.04 | City |
| Gibson City | 2 | 3,346 | 3,470 | -0.74% | 1,442 | 2.32 | City |
| Piper City | 3 | 715 | 744 | -0.83% | 1,288 | 0.56 | Village |
| Melvin | 4 | 409 | 418 | -0.49% | 1,182 | 0.35 | Village |
| Roberts | 5 | 336 | 343 | -0.3% | 699 | 0.48 | Village |
| Sibley | 6 | 280 | 287 | -0.36% | 582 | 0.48 | Village |
| Elliott | 7 | 267 | 277 | -0.74% | 536 | 0.50 | Village |
| Cabery | 8 | 230 | 234 | -0.43% | 669 | 0.34 | Village |
| Kempton | 9 | 174 | 178 | -0.57% | 1,055 | 0.17 | Village |
Paxton is the largest city in Ford County, with a population of 4,281.
Kempton is the smallest city in Ford County.
There are 9 cities in Ford County, Illinois.