Ford City is a CDP located in Kern County California. Ford City has a 2024 population of 4,370. Ford City is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -10.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,909 in 2020.
The average household income in Ford City is $63,722 with a poverty rate of 39.21%. The median age in Ford City is 26.6 years: 26.1 years for males, and 28.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ford City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,995 | 69.49% |
| Other race | 715 | 16.59% |
| Two or more races | 538 | 12.48% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,252 | 3.44 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Married | 488 | 3.55 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 318 | 4.24 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Non Family | 305 | 2.04 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 141 | 4.33 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
37.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 346 | 13.98% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 2.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 1.9% |
| High School Graduate | 879 | 35.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 615 | 24.85% |
| Some College | 319 | 12.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,403 | 1,015 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 1,001 | 428 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 102 | 18 |
| Other Race | 259 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 9 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $50,221 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,542 | $22,633 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,031 | $24,861 | $19,977 |
| Some College | $24,389 | $24,444 | $0 |
$24,031
Average Earnings
$24,861
Average Male
$19,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.96% of Ford City residents speak only English, while 47.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,218 | 1,131 | 50.99% |
| Other | 715 | 673 | 94.13% |
| White | 2,013 | 527 | 26.18% |
| Multiple | 538 | 215 | 39.96% |
| Asian | 29 | 20 | 68.97% |
| Native | 25 | 12 | 48% |
39.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.46%
Male Poverty Rate
47.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford City is Other, with 94.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford City is White, with 26.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.46% |
| Some College | 35.69% |
| High School | 28.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.91% |
| Female Employed | 35.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 17.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,901 | $63,951 |
| Households | $45,976 | $63,722 |
| Married Families | $49,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 2.3% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
18.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.56%
Born in Ford City
74.83%
Native Born
25.17%
Foreign Born
21%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
74.83% of Ford City residents were born in the United States, with 59.56% having been born in California. 21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,370 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 4,364 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,357 | 30 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 4,327 | -582 | -11.86% |
| 2020 | 4,909 | 156 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 4,753 | 388 | 8.89% |
| 2018 | 4,365 | -23 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 4,388 | -347 | -7.33% |
| 2016 | 4,735 | 650 | 15.91% |
| 2015 | 4,085 | -69 | -1.66% |
| 2014 | 4,154 | 48 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 4,106 | 59 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 4,047 | 34 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 4,013 | -265 | -6.19% |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 0 | 0% |