Ford County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,721, reflecting a 0.99% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ford County is the 75th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,076 and has grown -2.52% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 10,276 adults, (2,628 of whom are seniors) in Ford County.
Female: 6,751 (50.4%)
Male: 6,655 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Ford County includes 90.34% White, 3% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,111 | 90.34% |
| Two or more races | 763 | 5.69% |
| Other race | 402 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
Ford County 's average per capita income is $49,255. Household income levels show a median of $62,439. The poverty rate stands at 12.42%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,698 | - |
| Families | $87,692 | $99,941 |
| Households | $62,439 | $79,163 |
| Non Families | $26,987 | $38,765 |
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