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Fort Worth

Texas · 918,915 residents · 350.27 sq mi
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Fort Worth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,567. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918,915
+72%since 2000
from 534,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,623 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+7%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
396K551K705K860K1.0M1990201020202024Fort Worth
2024963K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,567
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,374
+62%since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(244,966)
Black20%(106,988)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(159,368)
Asian2.6%(13,895)
Other0%
Diversity Score81%(433,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(336,623)
Black19.2%(176,556)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(319,836)
Asian5.1%(46,991)
Other3.1%(28,178)
Diversity Score87.1%(800,785)
Diversity Score
87
+8%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Fort Worth

Crestline AreaDiamond Hill - JarvisFar Greater NorthsideHallmark-CamelotHandleyHeritageJohn T WhiteNorth SidePark GlenRidglea HillsRosemontSummerfieldsVillages of Woodland SpringsWedgwoodWest MeadowbrookWoodhavenNeighborhoods in Fort Worth
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Worth, Texas?

Fort Worth, Texas has about 918,915 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Worth, Texas earns about $64,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Worth, Texas expensive?

In Fort Worth, Texas, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Worth, Texas?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Worth, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Worth, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Fort Worth, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Worth, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Worth, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 471,296 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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