Ford County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ford County, Illinois
Ford County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
13,406
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
42.7
Ford County, Illinois Population Growth

Ford County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.0%%.
-5.0%% Growth
Ford County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ford County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 13,406 |
| 2023 | 42.5 | 13,396 |
| 2022 | 42.0 | 13,484 |
| 2021 | 42.6 | 13,589 |
| 2020 | 43.2 | 13,155 |
| 2019 | 43.4 | 13,270 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 13,398 |
| 2017 | 43.2 | 13,470 |
| 2016 | 43.4 | 13,758 |
| 2015 | 42.7 | 13,835 |
| 2014 | 43.1 | 13,906 |
| 2013 | 42.6 | 13,991 |
| 2012 | 42.5 | 14,045 |
| 2011 | 42.2 | 14,088 |
| 2010 | 41.5 | 14,113 |
Ford County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 19.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Ford County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ford County, Illinois
The median age in Ford County, Illinois is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ford County, Illinois is 13,406.
In Ford County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ford County, Illinois has remained stable.