Ford County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,074 | — | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,781 | -5.8% | #1,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,100 | -46.4% | #2,225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,010 | -13.2% | #958 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +10.9% | #1,752 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ford County has a population of 34,074, making it the #1,364 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ford County is $70,781, ranking #1,141 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Ford County is $151,100 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,010/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.5%.
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84.1% of residents in Ford County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.3% below the national rate.
About Ford County, Kansas
Ford County, Kansas has a total population of 34,074, making it the 1,364th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ford County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ford County is $70,781, which ranks #1,141 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Ford County is $151,100, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Ford County pay a median gross rent of $1,010 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ford County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.8 min.
Ford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (35.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).
All data for Ford County, Kansas 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.