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Fort Davis

Texas · 1,201 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Fort Davis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,400. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,201
+14%since 2000
from 1,050 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+21%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8479431K1K1K2000201020202024Fort Davis
2024879
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$21,720
+52%since 2000
from $14,249 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(605)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score63.4%(761)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Davis, Texas?

Fort Davis, Texas has about 1,201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Davis, Texas?

The typical household in Fort Davis, Texas earns about $38,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Davis, Texas expensive?

In Fort Davis, Texas, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Davis, Texas?

About 25.1% 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 16.8% of people in Fort Davis, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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