Ford City is a borough located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania. Ford City has a 2024 population of 2,756. Ford City is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,854 in 2020.
The average household income in Ford City is $63,393 with a poverty rate of 14.57%. The median age in Ford City is 42.6 years: 42.1 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ford City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,777 | 98.02% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,427 | 1.98 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 751 | 1.18 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 439 | 3.16 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 182 | 2.25 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 55 | 2.76 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 12.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 10.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 3.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,021 | 50.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 367 | 18.21% |
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 | 1,987 | 1,885 | 281 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,964 | $0 | $56,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,281 | $40,625 | $41,635 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,786 | $46,397 | $39,444 |
| Some College | $45,167 | $53,846 | $32,143 |
$42,786
Average Earnings
$46,397
Average Male
$39,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.51% of Ford City residents speak only English, while 1.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,765 | 387 | 14% |
| Multiple | 28 | 18 | 64.29% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
14.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.68%
Male Poverty Rate
13.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford City is White, with 14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.22% |
| Some College | 20.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.79% |
| High School | 11.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 11.9% |
| Female Employed | 2.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,838 | $90,539 |
| Households | $56,451 | $63,393 |
| Married Families | $98,507 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,104 | $37,190 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
163
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 7.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
94.25%
Born in Ford City
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.96% of Ford City residents were born in the United States, with 94.25% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,634 | -25 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 2,659 | -24 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 2,683 | -24 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 2,707 | -25 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 2,732 | -24 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,756 | -25 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 2,781 | -32 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 2,813 | -27 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,840 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,854 | 95 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 2,759 | -32 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 2,791 | -27 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 2,818 | -23 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 2,841 | -22 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 2,863 | -35 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 2,898 | -22 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,920 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 2,935 | -24 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 2,959 | -24 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 2,983 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,451 | 38 | 1.11% |
| 1990 | 3,413 | -510 | -13% |
| 1980 | 3,923 | -826 | -17.39% |
| 1970 | 4,749 | -691 | -12.7% |
| 1960 | 5,440 | 88 | 1.64% |
| 1950 | 5,352 | -443 | -7.64% |
| 1940 | 5,795 | -332 | -5.42% |
| 1930 | 6,127 | 522 | 9.31% |
| 1920 | 5,605 | 755 | 15.57% |
| 1910 | 4,850 | 1,980 | 68.99% |
| 1900 | 2,870 | 236 | 8.96% |