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Ford City, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
4,162
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,712
ZIP codes
0
Ford City and its ZIP codes
Ford City at a glance
- Ford City is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,214 a year, 52% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,800 (72% below California) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Ford City, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ford City, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,214
Poverty rate
36.6%
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
27.0
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,195), Irish Americans (284), German Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Ford City.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
How people get to work
Ford City, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled22.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ford City, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 41°F
6.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ford City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.3%
U.S. 11.1% +14.2 pts
Cities near Ford City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taft HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| South TaftCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley AcresCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.1 |
| TaftCity | 4.2 mi | 15.3 |
| FellowsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Dustin AcresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.7 |
| MaricopaCity | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Derby AcresCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.6 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| McKittrickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| ButtonwillowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| CuyamaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| New CuyamaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 29.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ford City, CA in?
- Ford City is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Ford City, CA?
- About 4,162 people live in Ford City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ford City?
- Nearby places include Taft Heights (2.8 mi), South Taft (3 mi), Valley Acres (3.6 mi), Taft (4.2 mi), Fellows (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023