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Forney

Texas · 5,588 residents · 15.804 sq mi
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Forney is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,014. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,588
+37%since 1990
from 4,077 in 1990
1990 – 2025
354 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 258 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+2%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K10K18K26K34K1990201020202024Forney
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,014
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,168 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,217
+85%since 1990
from $11,449 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$599
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $345 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
20.1% rent
1.7
−20%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,516)
Black9.7%(395)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,570)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,536)
Black7.4%(412)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(537)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score38%(2,121)
38
−1%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forney, Texas?

Forney, Texas has about 5,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forney, Texas?

The typical household in Forney, Texas earns about $52,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forney, Texas expensive?

In Forney, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Forney, Texas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forney, Texas?

About 5.3% of people in Forney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Forney, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,511 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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