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Fort Davis

Texas · 879 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $256,000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
879
−16%since 2000
from 1,050 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+24%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8479431K1K1K2000201020202024Fort Davis
2024879
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,500
+177%since 2000
from $14,249 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+25%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,282
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(518)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(428)
Diversity Score
49
−22%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.4 min
−42%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.2%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.5%
+30.6 ptssince 2016
from 39.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2016
from 60.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Davis, Texas?

Fort Davis, Texas has about 879 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Davis, Texas expensive?

In Fort Davis, Texas, the median home is worth about $256,000, and the typical rent is about $1,282 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Davis, Texas?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Davis, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Davis, Texas?

About 41.4% of people in Fort Davis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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