2023 ACS Census Data · Population 34,133
Ford County is a small county in Kansas with a population of 34,133. The median household income is $70,495, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.4%, median home value is $132,700, and 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 22% above the national average.
Population
34,133
2023 estimate
Rank #1362 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,495
Household
Rank #1018 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$132,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2310 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1752 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
22.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
47.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above Kansas avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
25% below Kansas avg·4% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Kansas avg·22% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,834
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% above Kansas avg·37% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% above Kansas avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Kansas avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Kansas avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
12,638
Households
11,768
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,418
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
13 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% below Kansas avg·14% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
16% below Kansas avg·13% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.2%
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