Ford, Kansas facts for kids
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Ford, Kansas
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Post office in Ford (2009)
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Location within Ford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Col. James Hobart Ford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 483/sq mi (184.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67842
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-23725 |
| GNIS ID | 2394785 |
Ford is a small city in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, about 203 people live there. It is a quiet place with an interesting history.
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History of Ford
Ford was started around 1885. The city was named after Colonel James Hobart Ford. He was an important leader in the Union army during the American Civil War.
The first post office in Ford opened in February 1885. This helped the small community grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Ford
Ford is located in Ford County, Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Ford
Ford's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 203 people living in Ford. There were 86 households and 54 families. The city had about 480 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Ford were white (86.7%). About 12.3% of the people were from two or more races. About 10.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 19% of the people were 65 years or older.
- The average age in Ford was about 37.9 years.
Education in Ford
Ford is part of the USD 459 Bucklin school district. Students from Ford attend schools in Bucklin. The mascot for Bucklin High School is the Bucklin Red Aces.
Ford High School used to exist but closed when schools were combined. The Ford Bulldogs, their former high school team, won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Track & Field championship in 1964 and 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Ford (Kansas) para niños
