Ford County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,406 | — | #2,260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,439 | -16.9% | #1,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,000 | -56.7% | #2,628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | -20.6% | #1,316 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.4% | #1,384 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ford County has a population of 13,406, making it the #2,260 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ford County is $62,439, ranking #1,852 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Ford County is $122,000 (-56.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $923/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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94.3% of residents in Ford County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Ford County, Illinois
Ford County, Illinois has a total population of 13,406, making it the 2,260th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ford County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ford County is $62,439, which ranks #1,852 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Ford County is $122,000, 56.7% below the national median. Renters in Ford County pay a median gross rent of $923 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ford County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Ford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Ford County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.