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Foard County

Texas · 1,044 residents (2025 est.) · 704.397 sq mi
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Foard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 631 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
991
−39%since 2000
from 1,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−25%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+18%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,044 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Foard County
2024991
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(42)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.5%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(78)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(60)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417%(168)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.2%(91)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(130)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.7%(136)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5%(50)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,100
+130%since 2000
from $14,799 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+4%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−4%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,277)
Black3.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(265)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(818)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(118)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.9%(49)
Diversity Score
38
−22%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.4%(93)
Asian origin
Laotian0.3%(3)
Ancestry
German18.3%(181)
English13.6%(135)
Irish8.1%(80)
Swiss5.9%(58)
American5.8%(57)
Czech4.2%(42)
Dutch1.2%(12)
Swedish0.5%(5)
British0.4%(4)
Scottish0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swiss population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(122)
Married46.4%(196)
Widowed10.2%(43)
Divorced14.5%(61)
Women 15+
Never married18%(81)
Married58.4%(263)
Widowed16.2%(73)
Divorced7.3%(33)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foard County, Texas?

Foard County, Texas has about 991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foard County, Texas?

The typical household in Foard County, Texas earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foard County, Texas expensive?

In Foard County, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Foard County, Texas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Foard County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foard County, Texas?

About 5.6% of people in Foard County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foard County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Foard County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 803 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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