Ford County, IL Demographics
Ford County, IL is the 78th most populous of 102 counties in Illinois, with 13,534 residents across 486 square miles. That is about 28 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 13,534 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 486 sq mi |
| Density | 28 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Ford County compares to the US
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Central Location: Ford County, IL
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Ford County, IL
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9618 | 4,628 | 6.1 | 759 |
| Census Tract 9620 | 3,571 | 6.0 | 593 |
| Census Tract 9617 | 1,840 | 167.4 | 11 |
| Census Tract 9619 | 1,750 | 155.7 | 11 |
| Census Tract 9616 | 1,745 | 150.4 | 12 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.