Ford County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Ford County has a population of 34,074 residents and a median age of 32.3 years, making it the #1,364 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.0%. The median home value is $151,100, and the median household income is $70,781, which is 6% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ford County, 20.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.6% below the national average, ranking #1,880 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ford County is 76.1 years. 24.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.7% of adults in Ford County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 17.2% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Ford County is 4.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.1 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.0% of children in Ford County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 47.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ford County is 49.8%. The mean commute time is 14.8 min, which is 46.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ford County voted Republican with a margin of 38.4%. The vote was 29.9% Dem / 68.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.