Ford County, Kansas

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Ford County (FO)
Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Ford County.png
Counties in Kansas
County seat Dodge City
Largest city Dodge City
Area
—Total
—Land
—Water, %

2,847 km² (1,099 mi²)
2,845 km² (1,098 mi²)
2 km² (1 mi²), 0.07%
Population
—Total (2000)
Density

32,458
11/km² (30/mi²)
Established February 26, 1867
Time zone Central : UTC-6/-5

Ford County (standard abbreviation: FO) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population was 32,458. The largest city and county seat is Dodge City.

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[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,847 km² (1,099 mi²). 2,845 km² (1,098 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.07%) is water.

[edit] Adjacent counties

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1870 427
1880 3,122 631.1%
1890 5,308 [1] 70.0%
1900 5,497 3.6%
1910 11,393 107.3%
1920 14,273 25.3%
1930 20,647 44.7%
1940 17,254 -16.4%
1950 19,670 14.0%
1960 20,938 6.4%
1970 22,587 7.9%
1980 24,315 7.7%
1990 27,463 12.9%
2000 32,458 18.2%

Ford County's population was estimated to be 33,751 in the year 2005, an increase of 1,162, or +3.6%, over the previous five years.[2]

As of the U.S. Census in 2000,GR2 there were 32,458 people, 10,852 households, and 7,856 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (30/mi²). There were 11,650 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.85% White, 1.62% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 2.05% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 18.17% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.68% of the population.

There were 10,852 households out of which 40.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the county the population was spread out with 31.10% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 17.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 107.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,860, and the median income for a family was $42,734. Males had a median income of $27,189 versus $22,165 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,721. About 9.90% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 8.40% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Cities and towns

Map of Ford County from KDOT (map legend)
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Map of Ford County from KDOT (map legend)

[edit] Incorporated cities

Name and population (2004 estimate):

[edit] Unincorporated places

  • Bellefont
  • Bloom
  • Ft. Dodge
  • Howell
  • Kingsdown
  • Wilroads
  • Wilroads Gardens
  • Windhorst
  • Wright

[edit] Townships

Ford County is divided into fourteen townships. The city of Dodge City is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.

Sources: 2000 U.S. Gazetteer from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Township FIPS Population
center
Population Population
density
/km² (/mi²)
Land area
km² (mi²)
Water area
km² (mi²)
Water % Geographic coordinates
Bloom 07375 113 1 (2) 144 (55) 0 (0) 0 % 37°30′23″N, 99°55′4″W
Bucklin 09025 900 3 (8) 285 (110) 0 (0) 0.02% 37°34′44″N, 99°37′9″W
Concord 15150 117 1 (2) 187 (72) 0 (0) 0.11% 37°36′36″N, 100°5′52″W
Dodge 18225 899 13 (33) 70 (27) 0 (0) 0.21% 37°46′60″N, 100°0′52″W
Enterprise 21450 1,113 6 (17) 175 (67) 0 (0) 0.19% 37°40′47″N, 99°57′8″W
Fairview 22500 346 2 (5) 188 (73) 0 (0) 0.06% 37°45′11″N, 100°8′57″W
Ford 23750 456 2 (5) 249 (96) 0 (0) 0.01% 37°36′58″N, 99°46′27″W
Grandview 27350 784 3 (9) 226 (87) 0 (0) 0.20% 37°47′10″N, 99°55′54″W
Richland 59300 931 9 (24) 99 (38) 0 (0) 0.17% 37°42′10″N, 100°2′19″W
Royal 61575 105 1 (1) 185 (72) 0 (0) 0.06% 37°51′51″N, 100°6′44″W
Sodville 66150 110 1 (2) 145 (56) 0 (0) 0.01% 37°31′16″N, 99°45′6″W
Spearville 67150 1,150 2 (6) 479 (185) 0 (0) 0.03% 37°47′58″N, 99°45′4″W
Wheatland 77675 170 1 (2) 193 (74) 0 (0) 0 % 37°48′58″N, 99°37′22″W
Wilburn 79100 88 0 (1) 187 (72) 0 (0) 0 % 37°31′22″N, 100°7′10″W

[edit] Education

[edit] Unified school districts

See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.

  • Spearville USD 381
  • Dodge City USD 443
  • Bucklin USD 459

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