Fort Worth, TX
FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.28.20)
AGE IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 61,055 | 7.1% |
25 to 29 years | 68,921 | 8.1% |
30 to 34 years | 69,663 | 8.1% |
35 to 39 years | 62,520 | 7.3% |
40 to 44 years | 57,106 | 6.7% |
45 to 49 years | 56,365 | 6.6% |
50 to 54 years | 49,684 | 5.8% |
55 to 59 years | 45,922 | 5.4% |
60 to 64 years | 39,177 | 4.6% |
65 to 69 years | 29,740 | 3.5% |
70 to 74 years | 19,808 | 2.3% |
75 to 79 years | 13,051 | 1.5% |
80 to 84 years | 9,323 | 1.1% |
85+ years | 10,036 | 1.2% |
The median age in Fort Worth is 32.5 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 548,241 | 64.1% |
Black or African American | 162,436 | 19.0% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,034 | 0.5% |
Asian | 35,684 | 4.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 699 | 0.1% |
Other | 76,112 | 8.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 48,387 | 9.1% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 48,758 | 9.2% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 133,160 | 25.1% |
Some college, no degree | 112,398 | 21.2% |
Associate’s degree | 36,641 | 6.9% |
Bachelor’s degree | 102,244 | 19.2% |
Graduate or professional degree | 49,728 | 9.4% |
High school graduate or higher | 434,171 | 81.7% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 151,972 | 28.6% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 379,344 | 71.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% |
$200,000 or more | 5.1% |
Median household income: $59,255
Mean household income: $79,480
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $24,621 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $30,920 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $39,091 |
Bachelor’s degree | $56,246 |
Graduate or professional degree | $70,028 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 679,668 | NA |
Never married | 232,673 | 34.2% |
Now married (except separated) | 320,753 | 47.2% |
Separated | 16,774 | 2.5% |
Widowed | 30,419 | 4.5% |
Divorced | 79,049 | 11.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 134,722 | 16.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 166,758 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 124,981 |
Single-family detached units | 213,964 |
Homeownership rate | 57.2% |
Vacancy rate | 8.7% |
Renters rate | 80.8% |
Average housing value | $194,960 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,106 |
Average rent | $921 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Average income | $79,480 |
Average household size | 2.88 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 67.1% |
Percent disabled | 10.4% |
Percent with health coverage | 81.5% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 27.2 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.8% |
Percent veterans | 7.0% |
Percent foreign born | 16.8% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 11.6% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $70,797.94 |
Alcoholic beverages | $542.65 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $327.75 |
Beer consumed away from home | $92.94 |
Wine consumed away from home | $45.04 |
Apparel & services | $2,103.32 |
Men’s apparel | $405.04 |
Women’s apparel | $677.63 |
Children’s apparel | $347.74 |
Boys’ apparel | $115.44 |
Girls’ apparel | $131.28 |
Footwear | $481.10 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,610.57 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $369.85 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,142.59 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,660.27 |
Education | $1,405.18 |
Entertainment / recreation | $3,034.46 |
Club membership fees | $212.67 |
Dating services | $0.71 |
Pet food | $237.84 |
Pet services | $63.09 |
Food consumed at home | $4,966.57 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $649.95 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $502.20 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $971.50 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,106.99 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $487.28 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,735.92 |
Health care | $5,477.60 |
Medical services | $1,037.33 |
Nonprescription drugs | $134.67 |
Household Services | $1,938.20 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $58.68 |
Lawn and garden services | $407.72 |
Housekeeping services | $170.53 |
PC repair | $6.36 |
Housing | $22,138.65 |
Home improvements | $2,399.38 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,690.14 |
Phone services | $1,714.67 |
Water | $736.60 |
Life and other insurance | $394.84 |
Pensions and social security | $7,630.13 |
Personal care products and services | $867.13 |
Hair care products | $104.16 |
Personal care products | $369.05 |
Local transportation | $8,328.93 |
Gasoline | $2,201.32 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,106.78 |
Travel | $2,045.78 |
Airline fares | $502.19 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $24.32 |
Lodging on trips | $546.88 |
Food and drink on trips | $496.40 |
Entertainment on trips | $176.90 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN TARRANT COUNTY (home to FORT WORTH, TEXAS)
% with any debt in collections | 46% |
Average debt in collections | $1,582 |
% with medical debt in collections | 31% |
Average medical debt in collections | $798 |
% with student loan debt | 16% |
Average student loan debt | $18,573 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $178 |
% with auto debt | 33% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 17,459 | 4.0% |
February 2019 | 15,339 | 3.5% |
March 2019 | 15,330 | 3.5% |
April 2019 | 12,679 | 2.9% |
May 2019 | 13,140 | 3.0% |
June 2019 | 16,011 | 3.7% |
July 2019 | 16,717 | 3.8% |
August 2019 | 15,747 | 3.6% |
September 2019 | 14,529 | 3.3% |
October 2019 | 14,588 | 3.3% |
November 2019 | 14,226 | 3.2% |
December 2019 | 13,530 | 3.0% |
January 2020 | 15,410 | 3.5% |
February 2020 | 14,889 | 3.3% |
March 2020 | 21,999 | 5.0% |
April 2020 | 55,065 | 13.5% |
May 2020 | 55,804 | 13.1% |
June 2020 | 38,664 | 8.9% |
July 2020 | 36,414 | 8.3% |
August 2020 | 31,696 | 7.1% |
September 2020 | 36,271 | 8.1% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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