Ford County, KS

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2021 Population

34,426

2.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.6

0.308% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

4.29% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,578

10.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$108,900

0.82% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

17,219

3.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ford County, KS had a population of 34.4k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $59,578. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ford County, KS grew from 33,718 to 34,426, a 2.1% increase and its median household income grew from $53,743 to $59,578, a 10.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ford County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (39%), White (Hispanic) (38.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.68%), Other (Hispanic) (7.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Ford County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.1% of the residents in Ford County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ford County, KS are Dodge City Community College (316 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ford County, KS was $108,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Ford County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Ford County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Ford County, KS borders Clark County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kiowa County, KS, and Meade County, KS.

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Population & Diversity

Ford County, KS is home to a population of 34.4k people, from which 83.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.9% of Ford County, KS residents were born outside of the country (8.22k people).

In 2021, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Ford County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k White (Hispanic) and 2.99k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.1%

2021 Citizenship

82%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.1% of Ford County, KS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ford County, KS was 82%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ford County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ford County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 43
White (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 956
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.99k ± 1.02k

55.8%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

55.8% of the people in Ford County, KS are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ford County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

23.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.22k people

24.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.13k people

As of 2021, 23.9% of Ford County, KS residents (8.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ford County, KS was 24.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ford County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
328 ± 112
Gulf War (2001-)
188 ± 98
Gulf War (1990s)
111 ± 104

Ford County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ford County, KS employs 17.2k people. The largest industries in Ford County, KS are Manufacturing (4,668 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,560 people), and Educational Services (1,461 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,636), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,375).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.2k

2021 Value

± 1,063

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ford County, KS grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 16.7k employees to 17.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ford County, KS, are Production Occupations (3,028 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,505 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ford County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.2k

2021 Value

± 1,063

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 8.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ford County, KS grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 16.7k employees to 17.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ford County, KS, are Manufacturing (4,668 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,560 people), and Educational Services (1,461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ford County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Ford County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,547

Median earning men ± $1,886

$30,538

Median earning women ± $3,562

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,532), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,931), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,197).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,719), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,107), and Public Administration ($44,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

254
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
235
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
157
Wholesale Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$669k
Manufacturing
$100k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$83.2k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ford County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.85%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.85%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ford County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.85%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ford County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ford County, KS awarded 316 degrees. The student population of Ford County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 835 male students and 896 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ford County, KS are Hispanic or Latino (168 and 53.2%), followed by White (105 and 33.2%), Black or African American (19 and 6.01%), and Two or More Races (13 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Ford County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Dodge City Community College (316 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ford County, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (146 and 46.2%), Medication Aide (34 and 10.8%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 and 8.23%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,731 students enrolled in Ford County, KS, 48.2% men and 51.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 735 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
26 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degree-majors awarded
General Business
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ford County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ford County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dodge City Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

316 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dodge City Community College with 316 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 90 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ford County, KS, which is 0.398 times less than the 226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 168 degrees mean that there were 1.6 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 105 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,410) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ford County, KS was $108,900 in 2021, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $109,800 to $108,900, a 0.82% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ford County, KS is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ford County, KS have an average commute time of 13.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ford County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ford County, KS is $59,578. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ford County, KS was Census Tract 9621.02 with a value of $68,378, followed by Census Tract 9616 and Census Tract 9617, with respective values of $63,895 and $57,969.

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ford County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.37%.

Housing

Property

$108,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,526

$7,704

Median Property Taxes

±$681

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ford County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ford County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Ford County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ford County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9621.02
Census Tract 9616
Census Tract 9617

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ford County, KS was Census Tract 9621.02 with a value of $68,378, followed by Census Tract 9616 and Census Tract 9617, with respective values of $63,895 and $57,969.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ford County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,578

Median Household Income

± $7,502

11.6k

Number of Households

± 815

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.6k households in Ford County, KS grew to $59,578 from the previous year's value of $53,743.

The following chart displays the households in Ford County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ford County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (14.7%)
Worked At Home (2.41%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Ford County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.7%) and those who worked at home (2.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ford County, KS have a shorter commute time (13.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.991% of the workforce in Ford County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ford County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ford County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ford County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ford County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.37%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ford County, KS (4.12k out of 33.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ford County, KS is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.7% of the children was living in poverty in Ford County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 367 in Ford County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 91.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.1% of the population of Ford County, KS has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 8.51% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.333% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ford County, KS see 2241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.797% decrease from the previous year (2259 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1655 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 919 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ford County, KS

Primary care physicians in Ford County, KS see an average of 2,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.797% decrease from the previous year (2,259 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ford County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.3% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

8.51%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.333%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ford County, KS grew by 12.2% from 12.4% to 13.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ford County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74.1 in Ford County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ford County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43% in Ford County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ford County, KS.

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