Ford County's estimated 2026 population is 13,721 with a growth rate of 0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ford County is the 75th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,076 and has seen a growth of -2.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ford County includes 91.5% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.5%)
Two or more races (4.71%)
Other race (2.17%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Asian (0.75%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,258 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 291 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ford County's average per capita income is $46,346. Household income levels show a median of $60,782. The poverty rate stands at 12.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,649 | - |
| Families | $85,122 | $96,661 |
| Households | $60,782 | $76,631 |
| Non Families | $30,098 | $38,700 |
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