Fort Worth is a city located in Tarrant County Texas. Fort Worth has a 2024 population of 996,756. It is also the county seat of Tarrant County. Fort Worth is currently growing at a rate of 1.87% annually and its population has increased by 7.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 923,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Worth is $97,226 with a poverty rate of 13.38%. The median age in Fort Worth is 33.2 years: 32.9 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Fort Worth proper has a population density of 2,166 people per square mile (835/square kilometer). The metro area is much larger, however, with 6.81 million residents, which makes it the 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Fort Worth is the second-largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA, following Dallas with 1.23 million people. Other major cities in the MSA include Arlington (pop: 375,000), Plano (270,000), Garland (233,000), Irving (225,000), Grand Prairie (182,000), McKinney (143,000), and Mesquite (143,000).
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has remained one of the country's fastest-growing metropolitan areas for several years in a row. In 2014, census figures found that Fort Worth had the highest population growth rate in the United States with growth of more than 42% between 2000 and 2013.
There is one reason above all others that draws in new residents: the region's strong economy and jobs market. Despite its economy, many experts warn that Fort Worth isn't ready for the growth, just as city leaders agree that it wasn't prepared for the rapid population boom almost 15 years ago. The growing population has led to some of the worst traffic problems in the state, long police response times, and a lack of funding and community services.
Fort Worth's growth rate shows no signs of slowing. By 2040, the population is expected to skyrocket from 793,000 today to almost 1.2 million.
The Treaty of Bird's Fort between many Indian tribes and the Republic of Texas in 1843 led to the establishment of Fort Worth as an Army outpost in 1849. Seven posts were created during this time following the Mexican-American War to protect Texan settlers in the region. While attacks from Native Americans were still a genuine threat at the time, settlers began to move to the fort.
The first resident of Fort Worth was E.S. Terrell. Seemingly overnight, the small outpost of Fort Worth became a busy town once it became a stop along the Chisholm Trail, on which millions of head of cattle were passed to market. Fort Worth soon grew with a thriving ranching industry and cattle center, which earned it the nickname "Cowtown."
Fort Worth went through very hard times during the Civil War and the Reconstruction that followed, with a population that reached just 175 for some time due to food and supply shortages. After more than a decade, the town once more began to grow. By 1876, the Texas and Pacific Railway reached the town and caused a significant boom. The population soon swelled, and it became a major point on the railroad system. After a long period of rampant crime and vice, Fort Worth's economy eventually turned to oil and natural gas. These industries are still a part of Fort Worth's economy and have helped to make it one of America's fastest-growing cities.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Worth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 479,402 | 51.85% |
Black or African American | 177,635 | 19.21% |
Two or more races | 114,894 | 12.43% |
Other race | 100,925 | 10.91% |
Asian | 45,247 | 4.89% |
Native American | 5,578 | 0.6% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 982 | 0.11% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 326,648 | 2.78 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
Married | 150,757 | 3.52 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
Non Family | 110,612 | 1.28 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
Female | 47,321 | 3.61 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
Male | 17,958 | 3.56 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 48,182 | 8.24% |
Associates Degree | 41,877 | 7.16% |
Bachelors Degree | 119,522 | 20.45% |
Graduate Degree | 62,754 | 10.74% |
High School Graduate | 146,547 | 25.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 44,836 | 7.67% |
Some College | 120,772 | 20.66% |
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 | 250,927 | 238,896 | 111,105 |
Hispanic | 179,756 | 115,921 | 26,238 |
Black | 108,461 | 97,484 | 24,488 |
2+ Races | 62,496 | 45,540 | 13,855 |
Other Race | 56,990 | 31,628 | 4,884 |
Asian | 31,178 | 26,065 | 14,764 |
Native American | 3,623 | 2,834 | 506 |
Islander | 669 | 576 | 149 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $66,732 | $80,102 | $58,288 |
Graduate Degree | $79,149 | $99,978 | $68,188 |
High School Graduate | $36,109 | $43,361 | $29,053 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $31,640 | $36,037 | $23,578 |
Overall | $47,153 | $54,123 | $40,317 |
Some College | $46,459 | $55,607 | $40,069 |
$47,153
Average Earnings
$54,123
Average Male
$40,317
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.76% of Fort Worth residents speak only English, while 32.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 320,988 | 50,852 | 15.84% |
Black | 174,122 | 35,275 | 20.26% |
White | 339,880 | 26,941 | 7.93% |
Other | 100,365 | 20,568 | 20.49% |
Multiple | 113,493 | 14,182 | 12.5% |
Asian | 44,642 | 4,698 | 10.52% |
Native | 5,399 | 832 | 15.41% |
Islander | 898 | 93 | 10.36% |
13.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Worth is Other, with 20.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Worth is White, with 7.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 19.49% |
High School | 14.25% |
Some College | 9.08% |
Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 29.95% |
Male Unemployed | 23.91% |
Female Employed | 6.87% |
Male Employed | 4.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $87,622 | $111,872 |
Households | $72,726 | $97,226 |
Married Families | $105,737 | $131,790 |
Non Families | $47,679 | $63,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42,439
Number of Veterans
37,474
Male Veterans
4,965
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Second Gulf War | 13,029 |
First Gulf War | 12,675 |
Vietnam | 11,402 |
Korea | 1,537 |
World War II | 409 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
35 to 54 | 13,706 |
55 to 64 | 9,021 |
65 to 74 | 7,622 |
75+ | 7,066 |
18 to 34 | 5,024 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 28,453 | 7.78% |
Black | 8,330 | 6.63% |
Hispanic | 6,134 | 2.81% |
2+ Races | 3,280 | 4.38% |
Other Race | 1,516 | 2.19% |
Asian | 579 | 1.63% |
Native American | 281 | 6.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
56.39%
Born in Fort Worth
83.35%
Native Born
16.65%
Foreign Born
10.19%
Non Citizen
6.45%
Naturalized
83.35% of Fort Worth residents were born in the United States, with 56.39% having been born in Texas. 10.19% 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 |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 1,088,200 | 18,289 | 1.71% |
2028 | 1,069,911 | 18,289 | 1.74% |
2027 | 1,051,622 | 18,289 | 1.77% |
2026 | 1,033,333 | 18,288 | 1.8% |
2025 | 1,015,045 | 18,289 | 1.83% |
2024 | 996,756 | 18,288 | 1.87% |
2023 | 978,468 | 21,365 | 2.23% |
2022 | 957,103 | 19,513 | 2.08% |
2021 | 937,590 | 13,988 | 1.51% |
2020 | 923,602 | 15,111 | 1.66% |
2019 | 908,491 | 15,876 | 1.78% |
2018 | 892,615 | 18,318 | 2.1% |
2017 | 874,297 | 18,350 | 2.14% |
2016 | 855,947 | 20,642 | 2.47% |
2015 | 835,305 | 20,284 | 2.49% |
2014 | 815,021 | 18,971 | 2.38% |
2013 | 796,050 | 15,018 | 1.92% |
2012 | 781,032 | 16,908 | 2.21% |
2011 | 764,124 | 15,705 | 2.1% |
2010 | 748,419 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 534,694 | 87,075 | 19.45% |
1990 | 447,619 | 62,455 | 16.22% |
1980 | 385,164 | -8,291 | -2.11% |
1970 | 393,455 | 37,187 | 10.44% |
1960 | 356,268 | 77,490 | 27.8% |
1950 | 278,778 | 101,116 | 56.91% |
1940 | 177,662 | 14,215 | 8.7% |
1930 | 163,447 | 56,965 | 53.5% |
1920 | 106,482 | 33,170 | 45.24% |
1910 | 73,312 | 46,624 | 174.7% |
1900 | 26,688 | 3,612 | 15.65% |
1890 | 23,076 | 16,413 | 246.33% |
1880 | 6,663 | -1,081,537 | -99.39% |