Forney is a city located in Kaufman County Texas. Forney has a 2024 population of 39,333. Forney is currently growing at a rate of 10.89% annually and its population has increased by 64.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Forney is $108,591 with a poverty rate of 6.7%. The median age in Forney is 32 years: 30.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,847 | 70.63% |
| Black or African American | 4,058 | 16.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,840 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 854 | 3.38% |
| Other race | 635 | 2.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,520 | 2.96 | 73 | 27 |
| Married | 4,834 | 3.47 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 2,038 | 1.37 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 1,210 | 3.44 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 438 | 3.45 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 633 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,547 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,876 | 24.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,208 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,406 | 21.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 664 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 4,207 | 27.07% |
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 | 10,657 | 9,939 | 3,573 |
| Black | 2,395 | 2,365 | 765 |
| Hispanic | 1,878 | 1,385 | 361 |
| 2+ Races | 818 | 553 | 145 |
| Other Race | 426 | 268 | 30 |
| Asian | 376 | 340 | 243 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,120 | $73,789 | $58,340 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,533 | $91,724 | $66,797 |
| High School Graduate | $61,207 | $65,326 | $38,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,063 | $57,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,737 | $68,713 | $57,179 |
| Some College | $59,881 | $68,059 | $49,829 |
$60,737
Average Earnings
$68,713
Average Male
$57,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.35% of Forney residents speak only English, while 10.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,212 | 972 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 807 | 302 | 37.42% |
| Hispanic | 4,548 | 283 | 6.22% |
| Multiple | 1,840 | 203 | 11.03% |
| Black | 4,058 | 128 | 3.15% |
| Other | 635 | 80 | 12.6% |
6.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.6%
Male Poverty Rate
7.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forney is Asian, with 37.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forney is Black, with 3.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.76% |
| High School | 10.92% |
| Some College | 5.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
| Female Employed | 1.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,459 | $120,228 |
| Households | $102,107 | $108,591 |
| Married Families | $138,915 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,553 | $64,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,459
Number of Veterans
1,171
Male Veterans
288
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 683 |
| First Gulf War | 406 |
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 648 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 18 to 34 | 248 |
| 75+ | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 7.89% |
| Black | 351 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 6.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
73.88%
Born in Forney
95.46%
Native Born
4.54%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
95.46% of Forney residents were born in the United States, with 73.88% having been born in Texas. 1.95% 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 | 58,650 | 3,864 | 7.05% |
| 2028 | 54,786 | 3,863 | 7.59% |
| 2027 | 50,923 | 3,863 | 8.21% |
| 2026 | 47,060 | 3,864 | 8.95% |
| 2025 | 43,196 | 3,863 | 9.82% |
| 2024 | 39,333 | 3,863 | 10.89% |
| 2023 | 35,470 | 3,339 | 10.39% |
| 2022 | 32,131 | 4,829 | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 27,302 | 3,422 | 14.33% |
| 2020 | 23,880 | -3,448 | -12.62% |
| 2019 | 27,328 | 3,631 | 15.32% |
| 2018 | 23,697 | 3,454 | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 20,243 | 1,376 | 7.29% |
| 2016 | 18,867 | 1,556 | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 17,311 | 735 | 4.43% |
| 2014 | 16,576 | 893 | 5.69% |
| 2013 | 15,683 | 652 | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 15,031 | 512 | 3.53% |
| 2011 | 14,519 | 573 | 4.11% |
| 2010 | 13,946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,588 | 1,518 | 37.3% |
| 1990 | 4,070 | -54,580 | -93.06% |