Fort Worth, TX Census Data
The 5th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Fort Worth is the 5th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 36th of 74 for median household income. With 941,311 residents, its poverty rate of 12.9% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
941,311
49.0% male · 51.0% female
Median Age
33.4
5.3 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$76,602
$1,936 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
3.3% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 84.3%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
0.5% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 18.6%
Broadband Access
96.5%
6.8% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$277,300
Median rent: $1,412 · 57% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor force participation: 64.9%
Per Capita Income
$43,229
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
6.0%
Disability rate: 10.2%
How Fort Worth Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 5th of 74 | Top 10% |
| Highest Median Income | 36th of 74 | Top half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 41st of 74 | Bottom half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 42nd of 74 | Bottom half |
| Highest Home Value | 39th of 74 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Fort Worth, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fort Worth, TX?
The population of Fort Worth, TX is 941,311 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 33.4 years.
What is the median household income in Fort Worth?
The median household income in Fort Worth, TX is $76,602, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $43,229.
What is the poverty rate in Fort Worth?
The poverty rate in Fort Worth, TX is 12.9%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 18.6% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Fort Worth residents have a college degree?
31.7% of adults (25+) in Fort Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 84.3% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Fort Worth?
The median home value in Fort Worth, TX is $277,300. Median rent is $1,412 per month, with 57% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Fort Worth?
Fort Worth's population is 47.7% White, 19.5% Black, 34.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.2% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Fort Worth rank among Texas cities?
Fort Worth is the 5th largest city in Texas by population, the 36th highest for median household income, the 41st lowest for poverty rate, the 42nd highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Worth?
The unemployment rate in Fort Worth, TX is 4.9%, with a labor force participation rate of 64.9%. Per capita income is $43,229.
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