Fort Davis is a CDP located in Jeff Davis County Texas. Fort Davis has a 2024 population of 878. It is also the county seat of Jeff Davis County. Fort Davis is currently declining at a rate of -2.55% annually and its population has decreased by -17.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Davis is $81,208 with a poverty rate of 44.26%. The median age in Fort Davis is 49.4 years: 58.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Davis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 757 | 81.93% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 18.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 505 | 1.83 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 322 | 1.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 111 | 2.96 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 72 | 2.94 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 12.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 8.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 9.72% |
| High School Graduate | 157 | 22.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 18.03% |
| Some College | 207 | 29.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 483 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 99 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 39 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $50,984 |
| Some College | $50,717 | $91,757 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$50,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.91% of Fort Davis residents speak only English, while 25.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 281 | 40.32% |
| Multiple | 167 | 128 | 76.65% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 128 | 56.39% |
44.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
59.12%
Male Poverty Rate
20.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Davis is Multiple, with 76.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Davis is White, with 40.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 77.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 53.91% |
| Some College | 24.24% |
| High School | 15.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 30.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $74,780 |
| Households | - | $81,208 |
| Married Families | $113,783 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $82,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.11%
Born in Fort Davis
78.68%
Native Born
21.32%
Foreign Born
7.47%
Non Citizen
13.85%
Naturalized
78.68% of Fort Davis residents were born in the United States, with 75.11% having been born in Texas. 7.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 878 | -23 | -2.55% |
| 2023 | 901 | -23 | -2.49% |
| 2022 | 924 | -88 | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 1,012 | -55 | -5.15% |
| 2020 | 1,067 | -32 | -2.91% |
| 2019 | 1,099 | 70 | 6.8% |
| 2018 | 1,029 | -168 | -14.04% |
| 2017 | 1,197 | 83 | 7.45% |
| 2016 | 1,114 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,112 | -20 | -1.77% |
| 2014 | 1,132 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,131 | 18 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 1,113 | -10 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 1,123 | -78 | -6.49% |
| 2010 | 1,201 | 0 | 0% |