Ford, Kansas
City
Coordinates37°38′12″N 99°45′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFord
Founded1885
Incorporated1887
Named forCol. James Hobart Ford
Area total0.42 sq mi
Area land0.42 sq mi
Area water0.00 sq mi
Area total1.10 km²
Area land1.10 km²
Area water0.00 km²
Unit prefImperial
Elevation2398 ft
Population as of2020
Population total203
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code67842
Area code620
FIPS code20-23725
GNIS ID2394785[1]
Websiteford.krwa.net

Ford is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 203.[2]

History

Ford was founded circa 1885.[3] It was named for Col. James Hobart Ford, a notable Union colonel and brevet brigadier general during the Civil War.[4]

The first post office in Ford was established in February 1885.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 203 people, 86 households, and 54 families in Ford.[7][8] 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).[8][9] 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.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.34% (21) of the population.[11]

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.[8] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.3% of the population.[13]

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.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.5 males.[8]

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).[14] 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).[15] 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.[16][17]

2010 census

As of the census[18] 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 inhabitants 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.

Education

Ford is a part of USD 459 Bucklin. The Bucklin High School mascot is Bucklin Red Aces.[19]

Ford High School was closed in school unification. The Ford Bulldogs[20] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1964 and 1966.[21]

Transportation

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad formerly provided mixed train service to Ford on a line between Bucklin and Dodge City until at least 1952.[22] As of 2025, the nearest passenger rail station is located in Dodge City, where Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops once daily on a route from Chicago to Los Angeles.[23]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Profile of Ford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 28, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 190
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 128
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  19. ^ "Bucklin USD 459". USD 459. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  20. ^ "Two Unbeaten Teams In Class BB State Tourney", The Salina Journal, 9 March 1966, p.12.
  21. ^ "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  22. ^ "Rock Island 1952 Timetable". Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  23. ^ "Amtrak Southwest Chief". Retrieved July 27, 2025.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Ford County, Kansas
See also: List of books about Santa Fe Trail