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Foard County

Texas · 1,095 residents · 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 $39,306. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 527 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,095
−32%since 2000
from 1,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+25%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Foard County
2024991
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,668
+87%since 2000
from $14,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score41.5%(673)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(845)
Black1.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino18%(197)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other6.8%(74)
Diversity Score51.8%(567)
Diversity Score
52
+25%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foard County, Texas?

Foard County, Texas has about 1,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Foard County, Texas earns about $39,306 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Foard County, Texas?

About 12.8% 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 9.5% 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 699 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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