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Ford County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Paxton

Ford County's estimated 2025 population is 13,238 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ford County is the 77th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,076 and has seen a growth of -5.95% since that time.

13,238
Total Population
27
Population Density (mi²)
77
Population Rank (State)
-6 -0.05%
Annual Population Growth

Ford County Population

Ford County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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Demographics

The racial composition of Ford County includes 91.5% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

91.5%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,25891.5%
Two or more races6314.71%
Other race2912.17%
Black or African American1120.84%
Asian1000.75%
Native American40.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Ford County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$98,649-
Families$85,122$96,661
Households$60,782$76,631
Non Families$30,098$38,700

$46,346

Average Income

$60,782

Median Household Income

12.65%

Poverty Rate