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Fort Davis

Texas · 1,024 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $129,100. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−2%since 2000
from 1,050 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+39%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8479431K1K1K2000201020202024Fort Davis
2024879
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,952
+26%since 2000
from $14,249 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
16.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(438)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score64.1%(657)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−3%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Davis, Texas?

Fort Davis, Texas has about 1,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Davis, Texas expensive?

In Fort Davis, Texas, the median home is worth about $129,100.

How educated are people in Fort Davis, Texas?

About 12.9% 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 33.6% 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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