Ford County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 34,036 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ford County, Kansas is the 15th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 34,006 and has seen a growth of 0.09% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,316 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 34,260 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 34,204 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 34,148 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 34,092 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 34,036 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 33,980 | 56 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 33,924 | -262 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 34,186 | -29 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 34,215 | 869 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 33,346 | -277 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 33,623 | -459 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 34,082 | -364 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 34,446 | -171 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 34,617 | -306 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 34,923 | 51 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 34,872 | 211 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 34,661 | 290 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 34,371 | 365 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 34,006 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 27,463 | 3,148 | 12.95% |
| 1980 | 24,315 | 1,728 | 7.65% |
| 1970 | 22,587 | 1,649 | 7.88% |
| 1960 | 20,938 | 1,268 | 6.45% |
| 1950 | 19,670 | 2,416 | 14% |
| 1940 | 17,254 | -3,393 | -16.43% |
| 1930 | 20,647 | 6,374 | 44.66% |
| 1920 | 14,273 | 2,880 | 25.28% |
| 1910 | 11,393 | 5,896 | 107.26% |
| 1900 | 5,497 | 189 | 3.56% |
| 1890 | 5,308 | 2,186 | 70.02% |
| 1880 | 3,122 | 2,695 | 631.15% |
| 1870 | 427 | -33,889 | -98.76% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,216 | 56.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,026 | 20.58% |
| Other race | 6,079 | 17.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,067 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 387 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 266 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.27% |
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 | 11,768 | 2.84 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 5,607 | 3.47 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 3,567 | 1.31 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 1,946 | 3.66 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 648 | 3.37 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,813 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,881 | 9.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,862 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,305 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 5,626 | 27.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,823 | 14.03% |
| Some College | 3,807 | 18.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,988 | 6,082 | 605 |
| White | 9,062 | 8,594 | 3,228 |
| 2+ Races | 3,417 | 2,280 | 369 |
| Other Race | 3,107 | 1,670 | 275 |
| Black | 717 | 351 | 183 |
| Native American | 154 | 121 | 15 |
| Asian | 137 | 116 | 40 |
| Islander | 92 | 92 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,206 | $67,143 | $49,519 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,405 | $115,223 | $58,944 |
| High School Graduate | $38,614 | $44,951 | $27,990 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,723 | $46,022 | $30,720 |
| Overall | $46,093 | $51,718 | $38,683 |
| Some College | $46,628 | $58,306 | $35,063 |
$46,093
Average Earnings
$51,718
Average Male
$38,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.66% of Ford County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 47.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,484 | 3,552 | 18.23% |
| Multiple | 6,929 | 1,279 | 18.46% |
| Other | 6,045 | 951 | 15.73% |
| White | 11,948 | 849 | 7.11% |
| Black | 978 | 210 | 21.47% |
| Native | 387 | 103 | 26.61% |
| Asian | 137 | 17 | 12.41% |
14.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.55%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ford County, Kansas is Native, with 26.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ford County, Kansas is White, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| High School | 13.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.86% |
| Some College | 6.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.15% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,362 | $94,372 |
| Households | $70,495 | $85,037 |
| Married Families | $97,129 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,369 | $56,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
866
Number of Veterans
812
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 218 |
| Korea | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 293 |
| 55 to 64 | 202 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 747 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 0.76% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 1.55% |
| Other Race | 48 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
56.19%
Born in Ford County, Kansas
77.97%
Native Born
22.03%
Foreign Born
14.8%
Non Citizen
7.23%
Naturalized
77.97% of Ford County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 56.19% having been born in Kansas. 14.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.