Ford County GIS Maps
Ford County, Kansas, has 34,287 residents and covers 1,098.3 square miles. The population grew 1.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ford County is 20057.
Dodge City is the county's largest population center. Ford County also includes 6 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ford County Trends
- Population
- 34,287▴
- Median Home Value
- $132,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,993▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ford County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ford County Population
Ford County had 34,287 residents in 2020. That was 1.3% higher than in 2010. Ford County added 1,829 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Dodge City, Spearville and Bucklin.
Population Trend in Ford County KS
Ford County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ford County Zip Codes
Ford County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Dodge City (67801), Spearville (67876) and Bucklin (67834). Dodge City is the largest zip by population, with about 31,090 residents or 91% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 97% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ford County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67801 | Dodge City | 31,090 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 67876 | Spearville | 1,224 | ▴ 5.9% |
| 67834 | Bucklin | 876 | ▾ -9.1% |
| 67842 | Ford | 394 | ▾ -7.7% |
| 67882 | Wright | 390 | ▴ 12.7% |
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Ford County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ford County Demographics
Ford County has a median age of 31.9, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 30.8% of residents are under 18, while 11.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Ford County KS
Median Age
31.9
Under 18
30.8%
Age 65+
11.3%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
Ford County School Districts
Ford County is served by 7 public school districts with 8,993 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Dodge City Unified 443, Cimarron-Ensign Unified 102 and Spearville Unified 381. Those three districts account for about 91% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ford County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City Unified School District 443 | 7,268 | 80.8% | ▴ 1.2% |
| Cimarron-Ensign Unified School District 102 | 563 | 6.3% | ▾ -7.7% |
| Spearville Unified School District 381 | 373 | 4.1% | ▴ 2.8% |
| Kinsley-Offerle Unified School District 347 | 263 | 2.9% | ▾ -13.8% |
| Minneola Unified School District 219 | 244 | 2.7% | ▾ -0.4% |
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Ford County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ford County Housing & Real Estate
Ford County has a median home value of $132,700 and a median gross rent of $960. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $235,910 and homes spent about 101 days on the market.
Ford County Housing Mix
Ford County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ford County Housing Trends
Ford County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ford County, KS
Ford County has 1,486 business listings across 416 categories. The largest categories in Ford County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (39, 2.6%), Mexican Restaurants (29, 2.0%), and Auto Repair (28, 1.9%). The full Ford County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ford County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ford County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 39 | 2.6% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 29 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 28 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 24 | 1.6% |
| Car Dealerships | 23 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 23 | 1.5% |
| Medical Offices | 23 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 | 1.5% |
| Fast Food | 20 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 17 | 1.1% |
Ford County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| New Chance Inc | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Dodge City |
| Silver Spur Vintage Inn & Suites | Accommodation | Dodge City |
| Schneweis Tax & Accounting | Accountant | Dodge City |
| Legends Park | Active Life | Dodge City |
| Pick Grove Chiropractic | Acupuncture | Dodge City |
| Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems | Advertising Agency | Dodge City |
| Roto-Mix | Agricultural Service | Dodge City |
| Pride Ag Resources | Agriculture | Dodge City |
| High Plains Farm Credit | Agriculture Association | Dodge City |
| Dodge City Regional Airport | Airport | Dodge City |
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Ford County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ford County Basemaps
Ford County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ford County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Ford County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.