As of 2026 the population of Ford County is 34,235. The population is expected to grow to 34,273 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.02%.
The median age of Ford County residents is 32.
The diversity index of Ford County is 82.9, meaning that there is a 83% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ford County is $90,227 and projected to be $101,499 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,117, projected to be $35,450 in 2031. 2.19% of households – 750 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $721,549 and the average disposable income is $70,019.
There are 13,022 housing units in Ford County; 7,407 are owner-occupied, 4,259 are rented, and 1,356 are vacant. The average home value is $250,580, with 849 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,297 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,415 businesses in Ford County, employing 20,873 workers and pulling from a labor force of 16,447 age 16 and above. 864 workers commute into Ford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
15,415 residents both live and work in/around Ford County. The average travel time is 12.7 minutes. 9.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.58% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,168 drive alone, 2,270 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 465 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 476 residents work from home.
6,337 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,341 have associates degrees, 2,933 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,496 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
