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Ford County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Ford County has 13,216 residents, down 2.2% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 372 households moved in and 354 moved out (+18 net), while a net $0.1M of income left. Median household income is $62,439, the median home $122,000 and median rent $923 a month.
In Illinois: 59th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 74th of 102 counties for median household income · 66th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Ford County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign County, IL | 116 | $4.7M |
| Iroquois County, IL | 45 | $2.7M |
| McLean County, IL | 23 | $1.3M |
| Livingston County, IL | 22 | $0.9M |
| Cook County, IL | 21 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Ford County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign County, IL | 108 | $5.6M |
| Iroquois County, IL | 41 | $2.4M |
| McLean County, IL | 24 | $1.0M |
| Livingston County, IL | 20 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.