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Ford Heights School District 169
Ford Heights School District 169 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 1,327. The median household income is $35,921 and the median age is 52.2.
1,327
Population
402
People / sq mi
$35,921
Median Income
52.2
Median Age
Ford Heights School District 169 covers 3 sq mi of land at 401.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$35,921
Median Household Income
$18,907
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$66,000
Median Home Value
$1,056
Median Rent
50.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.7%
High School+
9.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ford Heights School District 169 serves a community with a population of 1,327 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Ford Heights School District 169 is $35,921, with a per capita income of $18,907. The poverty rate is 21.5%.
Ford Heights School District 169 is 3.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Ford Heights School District 169, 85.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Ford Heights School District 169 is $66,000, with a median rent of $1,056. The homeownership rate is 50.9%.
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Data for Ford Heights School District 169 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1710950).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.