Ford, Kansas

Ford is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 203 people lived there.

History
Ford was created in about 1885. It was named after Col. James Hobart Ford.

The first post office in Ford was built in February 1885.

Geography
Ford is at  (37.635977, -99.753013). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

People

2020 census
In 2020, there were 203 people, 86 households, and 54 families living in Ford. Of the households, 72.1% owned their home and 27.9% rented their home.

The median age was 37.9 years. Of the people, 86.7% were White, 1.0% were Native American, and 12.3% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of the people.

2010 census
In 2010, there were 216 people, 96 households, and 59 families living in Ford. The population density was . 87.0% of the people were White, 0.5% were African American, 3.7% were Native American, 6.9% were from other races, and 1.9% were from two or more races. 8.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
In 2000, there were 314 people, 111 households, and 87 families living in Ford. The population density was 748.3 people per square mile (288.7/km²).

Education
Ford is a part of USD 459 Bucklin. The Bucklin High School mascot is Bucklin Red Aces.

Ford High School was closed because of school unification. The Ford Bulldogs"Two Unbeaten Teams In Class BB State Tourney", The Salina Journal, 9 March 1966, p.12. won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1964 and 1966.

Parks and Recreation
 Santa Fe Trail

References

Other websites
City
 Ford - Directory of Public Officials
Maps
 Ford City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Ford County, Kansas
Category:1885 establishments in Kansas