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Forsan

Texas · 207 residents (2025 est.) · 0.291 sq mi
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Forsan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,950. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+64%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:207 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1202072943814681990201020202024Forsan
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,950
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,268
+112%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−31%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$524
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(201)
Black4.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(52)
Diversity Score76.3%(283)
Diversity Score
76
+178%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+126%since 2000
from 7.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
32.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsan, Texas?

Forsan, Texas has about 371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forsan, Texas?

The typical household in Forsan, Texas earns about $92,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsan, Texas expensive?

In Forsan, Texas, the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Forsan, Texas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forsan, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forsan, Texas?

About 1.6% of people in Forsan, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsan, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsan, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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