Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,114 (6.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,272 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 2,450 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 2,179 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,872 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,151 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,239 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,888 ▼ 53% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $963/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,552 |
| Vacant Units | 833 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ford County is located in Kansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,070 residents. With a median age of 32.25, it is a relatively young county.
Ford County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,239 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Ford County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,888 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $962. Homeownership rates are high at 64.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ford County are majority Hispanic (59.29%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ford County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67834 | Bucklin | 866 | $59,426 | $95,800 | $748 | 2.8% | 51.7% |
| 67801 | Dodge City | 30,993 | $71,489 | $129,000 | $979 | 4.9% | 33.9% |
| 67842 | Ford | 389 | $99,375 | $165,800 | $766 | 2.0% | 34.4% |
| 67843 | Fort Dodge | 127 | $40,441 | — | $908 | 0.0% | 27.9% |
| 67876 | Spearville | 1,588 | $71,051 | $172,300 | $813 | 0.4% | 50.3% |
| 67882 | Wright | 107 | $31,587 | $220,500 | — | 0.0% | 30.8% |