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Forsan

Texas · 225 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Forsan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
Unchangedsince 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1202072943814681990201020202024Forsan
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,368
+66%since 2000
from $17,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing40.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing14%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$336
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−3%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
35
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(162)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(15)
Diversity Score55.5%(125)
Diversity Score
55
+102%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 7.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
27.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsan, Texas?

Forsan, Texas has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forsan, Texas?

The typical household in Forsan, Texas earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsan, Texas expensive?

In Forsan, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Forsan, Texas?

About 10.9% 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 9.2% of people in Forsan, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsan, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsan, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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