Ford City, Pennsylvania
Ford City: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Ford City is a city located in the county of Armstrong in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,991 and a population density of 3,936 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,735 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Ford City
| Population : | 2,735 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Armstrong County |
| Postal code : | 16226 |
| Area : | 0.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,605 feet / 794 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:32:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,599 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ford City is located at 40°46'20"N 79°31'47"W (40.7722900, -79.5297700).
Ford City map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ford City decreased by 9.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,991 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,959 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,935 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,921 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,899 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,864 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,842 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,819 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,792 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,764 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,735 | -1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Ford City (11)
People born in Ford City, including actress Natalie Core, basketball player Red Mihalik, politician Albert Pechan, .
List
- John F. Hunter (American politician) he was born in 19/10/1896
- Mary Beck (American politician) she was born in 29/02/1908
- Nick Drahos (American football player (1918-2018)) he was born in 06/12/1918
- William W. Pendleton (American politician) he was born in 18/01/1940
- Raymond Harvey (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/03/1920
- Charlie Schmaus (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 29/04/1944
- Chris Valasek he was born in 02/06/1982
- John J. Beck he was born in 08/01/1900
Schools in Ford City
College & universities near Ford City, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418515 | Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program | Ford City (PA) | 16226 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ford City, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ford City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ford City Post Office | Ford City (PA) | 16226 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ford City , California census-designated place in Kern County, California with a population of 4,278 people.
Other cities in Armstrong County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Armstrong County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 6,550 | Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Greenville | 5,177 | Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kittanning | 3,684 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Buffalo | 2,874 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Leechburg | 2,069 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Orchard Hills | 1,952 | Census designated place |
| Freeport | 1,662 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Apollo | 1,507 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Apollo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lenape Heights | 1,167 | Census designated place |
| Williamsburg | 1,167 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Bend | 1,087 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| West Kittanning | 1,078 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Adams | 910 | Community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rural Valley | 806 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Bradys Bend | 708 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Ford City distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
