Census tract · Ford County
Census Tract 9621.01, Ford County, Kansas
Census Tract 9621.01, GEOID 20057962101, in Ford County, Kansas, mostly within Dodge City (98% of its census blocks). 4,078 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±561); the 2020 Census counted 4,564.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,078
±561 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,564
Median household income
$44,344
±$12,675 (90% margin)
Ford County: $70,781
Median home value
$79,600
±$29,239 (90% margin)
Ford County: $151,100
Median gross rent
$924
±$88 (90% margin)
Ford County: $1,010
Where is Census Tract 9621.01?
Census Tract 9621.01 is one of 9 census tracts in Ford County, Kansas. It covers 2.90 square miles of land, 1,576 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 20057962101, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Dodge City | 98% |
| Dodge Township | 2% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 9621.01: Tract 9618.01 ($72,351), Tract 9618.02 ($94,010), Tract 9619.01 ($80,833), Tract 9620 ($65,446) and Tract 9621.02 ($75,665). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9621.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9621.01's population at 4,078 (±561) in 1,349 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,564 residents and 1,520 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9621.01 | Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,078 ±561 | 27,613 |
| Households | 1,349 ±141 | 9,104 |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.40 | 2.96 |
| Housing units | 1,445 ±135 | 9,782 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9621.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 9621.01 is 25.8 years old; 34.5% are under 18 and 7.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 81.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 15.7%. 43.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9621.01 | Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.8 ±3.4 | 30.2 |
| Under 18 years | 34.5% ±7.0 pts | 31.2% |
| 65 years and over | 7.4% ±3.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.9% ±5.7 pts | 66.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±5.8 pts | 27.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 43.8% ±9.4 pts | 28.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 70.6% ±8.5 pts | 54.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 2.5% |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±5.3 pts | 11.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 35.7% ±10.8 pts | 17.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 63.2% ±9.2 pts | 74.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.9% ±3.8 pts | 20.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.7% ±10.2 pts | 81.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9621.01 earn?
Half of the 1,349 households in Census Tract 9621.01 earn less than $44,344 a year (±$12,675), against $70,781 across Ford County: 9th highest of the county's 9 tracts with a reliable estimate. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9621.01 | Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,344 ±$12,675 | $68,721 |
| Mean household income | $59,327 ±$9,934 | $87,070 |
| Per capita income | $20,100 ±$3,574 | $28,944 |
| People below the poverty line | 30.8% ±11.6 pts | 14.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.4% ±19.6 pts | 17.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8% ±7.2 pts | 9.3% |
| Households with a computer | 87.5% ±9.4 pts | 95.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±9.0 pts | 88.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9621.01?
Owners occupy 38.6% of Census Tract 9621.01's occupied homes and renters 61.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $79,600 by its owner (±$29,239). The median renter pays $924 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9621.01 | Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $79,600 ±$29,239 | $151,700 |
| Median gross rent | $924 ±$88 | $1,045 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8% ±16.0 pts | 22.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,296 ±$339 | $1,405 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.6% ±9.3 pts | 56.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.4% ±9.3 pts | 43.4% |
| Housing units | 1,445 ±135 | 9,782 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8% ±8.6 pts | 66.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% ±4.9 pts | 8.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±4.6 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.6% ±12.3 pts | 16.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±6.4 pts | 4.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9621.01 get to work?
69.4% of Census Tract 9621.01's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 11.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9621.01 | Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5% ±5.6 pts | 72.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±6.3 pts | 5.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 69.4% ±14.1 pts | 80.7% |
| Carpooled | 16.9% ±7.5 pts | 14.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 4.7% ±5.3 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±4.9 pts | 1.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.8 min ±2.1 | 11.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9621.01 compare with the other tracts in Ford County?
Among Ford County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9621.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Ford County | In Dodge City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 9 | 5th of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 9 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median household income | 9th of 9 | 7th of 7 |
| Per capita income | 9th of 9 | 7th of 7 |
| Median home value | 7th of 8 | 5th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 9 | 6th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 7 | 1st of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 9 | 6th of 7 |
| Median age | 9th of 9 | 7th of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 9th of 9 | 7th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Ford County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9616 | 6th | $68,750±$9,668 |
| Tract 9620 | 7th | $65,446±$15,570 |
| Tract 9617 | 8th | $62,377±$15,333 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9621.01 | 9th | $44,344±$12,675 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9621.01?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9621.01 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections