Ford, Kansas

Ford, Kansas
City
Post office in Ford (2009)
Location within Ford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ford County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°38′12″N99°45′14″W / 37.63667°N 99.75389°W / 37.63667; -99.75389 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Ford
Founded	1885
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Col. James Hobart Ford
Area [2]
• Total	0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,398 ft (731 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	203
• Density	480/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67842
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-23725
GNIS ID	2394785 [1]

Ford is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 203. ^[3]

History

Ford was founded around 1885. ^[4] It was named for Col. James Hobart Ford, a notable Union colonel and brevet brigadier general during the American Civil War. ^[5]

The first post office in Ford was established in February 1885. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km²), all land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	148		—
1900	82		−44.6%
1910	205		150.0%
1920	272		32.7%
1930	382		40.4%
1940	296		−22.5%
1950	244		−17.6%
1960	252		3.3%
1970	246		−2.4%
1980	272		10.6%
1990	247		−9.2%
2000	314		27.1%
2010	216		−31.2%
2020	203		−6.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 203 people, 86 households, and 54 families in Ford. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 479.9 per square mile (185.3/km²). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 271.9 per square mile (105.0/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 86.7% (176) white or European American (83.74% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.99% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 12.32% (25) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.34% (21) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 86 households, 29.1% had children under the age of 18; 43.0% were married couples living together; 27.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.1% of households consisted of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.3% of the population. ^[14]

26.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.5 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $25,887) and the median family income was $70,938 (+/- $16,809). ^[15] Males had a median income of $40,000 (+/- $21,183) versus $33,750 (+/- $13,201) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,563 (+/- $13,542). ^[16] Approximately, 0.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 14.3% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[17] [18]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2010, there were 216 people, 96 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 514.3 inhabitants per square mile (198.6/km²). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 285.7 per square mile (110.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.0% White, 0.5% African American, 3.7% Native American, 6.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2000, there were 314 people, 111 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 748.3 inhabitants per square mile (288.9/km²). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 288.4 per square mile (111.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.90% White, 0.32% Native American, 3.50% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.51% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,545, and the median income for a family was $36,346. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $11,944 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,037. About 8.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ford is a part of USD 459 Bucklin. The Bucklin High School mascot is Bucklin Red Aces. ^[21]

Ford High School was closed in school unification. The Ford Bulldogs ^[22] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1964 and 1966. ^[23]

See also

• Santa Fe Trail

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ford, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Ford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  190.
5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  128.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
21. "Bucklin USD 459". USD 459. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
22. "Two Unbeaten Teams In Class BB State Tourney", The Salina Journal, 9 March 1966, p.12.
23. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Ford County, Kansas

See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail

External links

• Ford - Directory of Public Officials
• Ford City Map, KDOT