Demographics
The following are general demographic information for Ford County and Dodge City. For additional demographic statistics, please contact the Dodge City Ford County Development Corporation office at 620-227-9501.
Census Reports
The following demographics statistics are sourced from the Census' Factfinder website. Statistics are from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey.
Population
| Location | 2010 Census | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Ford County | 32,727 | 34,484 |
| Dodge City | 26,298 | 27,104 |
Source: U.S. Census, 2012-2019 American Community Survey - 5 Year Estimates
Households
| Location | Households |
|---|---|
| Ford County | 11,274 |
| Dodge City | 8,777 |
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5
Gender
| Location | Male % | Female % |
|---|---|---|
| Ford County | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Dodge City | 52% | 48% |
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5
Age
| Ford County | Dodge City | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 31.1 | 29.6 |
| 18 years and over | 23,894 | 69.3% | 19,178 | 68.8% |
| 21 years and over | 22,436 | 22.5% | 17,904 | 64.2% |
| 62 years and over | 4,544 | 13.2% | 3,227 | 11.6% |
| 65 years and over | 3,628 | 9.4% | 2,535 | 9.1% |
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5
Race
| Ford County | Dodge City | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,335 | 41.6% | 9,749 | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 794 | 2.3% | 777 | 2.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 102 | 0.3% | 50 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 4600 | 1.3% | 449 | 1.6% |
| Other Races | 15 | 0% | 15 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 467 | 1.4% | 3975 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,313 | 53.1% | 16,472 | 59.1% |
Source: U.S. Census, 2012-2016 American Community Survey. Percentage change includes rounding. Unless otherwise noted, races are non-Hispanic or Latino.