Ford County, Illinois

Total Population: 13,396

County Seat: Paxton

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Median Home Value

$118,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,782

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

5.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,782

Mean Household Income

$76,631

Per Capita Income

$32,674

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$118,100

Median Rent

$836/mo

Total Housing Units

6,263

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17053.