Ford County, Illinois
Total Population: 13,396
County Seat: Paxton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.