Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forney, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,532

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.7%16,295

Hispanic/Latino

22.4%7,051

Black

19.3%6,101

Two or More

3.5%1,091

Asian

2.9%917

Other

0.2%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%753

High School Diploma

17.3%3,245

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%1,841

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%2,963

Associate's Degree

9.8%1,836

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%5,019

Master's Degree

8%1,495

Professional Degree

0.5%88

Doctorate

1.5%279

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

36.6%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$346,400

Median Renti

$1,828

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.2%7,106

Renter-Occupied

27.8%2,731

Total Units

10,395

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

296

$1,250–$1,500

486

$1,500–$2,000

800

$2,000+

1,055

Year Built

2020 or later

10.6%1,103

2010–2019

38.3%3,981

2000–2009

27.6%2,866

1990–1999

7.4%766

1980–1989

8.4%874

1970–1979

2%203

1960–1969

3.1%319

1950–1959

1%101

1940–1949

0.1%15

1939 or earlier

1.6%167

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.5%5,261

Utility Gas

45.2%4,442

Solar

0.8%75

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%59

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,112

Mean Household Incomei

$115,118

Per Capita Incomei

$38,834

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

16,858

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

640

Residentsi

2,446

Avg. Tenant Renti

$681/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers636 homes80% occupied$681/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $104,112/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

71%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

21%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

98% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,6658.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

841

India

145

China

105

Canada

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

15,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,447(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured