Ford County's estimated 2026 population is 13,106 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ford County is the 78th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 14,076 and has seen a growth of -6.89% since that time.
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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