Fordsville, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fordsville, Kentucky had a total population of 453, the 361st largest city in Kentucky, with a median household income of $45,000, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 5.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Fordsville Quick Facts
How Fordsville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 488 | 453 | -7.2% |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $45,000 | +33.3% |
How Fordsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fordsville Rankings in Kentucky
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Other Cities in Ohio County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 3,524 | $53,944 | 11.2% | $167,900 |
| Hartford | 2,649 | $61,445 | 12.9% | $106,900 |
| McHenry | 385 | $40,000 | 21.6% | $96,100 |
| Centertown | 371 | $46,563 | 18.6% | $94,100 |
| Rockport | 233 | $64,000 | 16.7% | $95,000 |
| Rosine | 76 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Fordsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook | 456 | N/A | $132,100 | 11.4% | 45.1% |
| Stanley | 448 | N/A | $518,600 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Symsonia | 473 | N/A | $264,800 | 44.4% | 21.8% |
| Virgie | 424 | N/A | $209,200 | 7.0% | 38.9% |
| Maceo | 418 | N/A | $145,500 | 0.0% | 2.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 453, Fordsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Fordsville is a small community located in Kentucky, within Ohio County. The total population is 453. It ranks as the 361st most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fordsville is 36.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fordsville is $45,000. This is 29% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.9%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Fordsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (15.0% vs 7.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.
Education
5.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fordsville, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fordsville, Kentucky?
Fordsville, Kentucky has a population of 453 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fordsville, KY?
The median household income in Fordsville is $45,000, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fordsville, KY?
The poverty rate in Fordsville is 24.9%. This means approximately 98 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Fordsville, Kentucky?
Fordsville's population is 82.6% White, 15.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fordsville, KY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Fordsville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Fordsville, Kentucky?
5.6% of adults (25+) in Fordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.