City · Texas
Forney, Texas
Forney, city, in Kaufman County, Texas. Forney had 41,658 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 78.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,455 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,532 (±80). GEOID 4826604.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,658
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,455 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,532 ±80
Median household income
$104,112
±$7,766 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$346,400
±$10,945 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,828
±$127 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Forney and what county is it in?
Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas. It covers 15.9 square miles of land, 1,477 residents per square mile in 2020.
Forney is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Forney, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 41,658 people lived in Forney on July 1, 2025, up 78.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 23,455 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,532 (±80).
| Measure | Forney | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,532 ±80 | 172,604 | +10,073 |
| Households | 9,837 ±568 | 50,990 | +3,288 |
| Average household size | 3.20 ±0.18 | 3.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,395 ±597 | 54,130 | +3,563 |
Forney's population since 2000
From 5,588 in 2000 to 41,658 in 2025: up 645.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Forney as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Forney?
The median resident of Forney is 31.4 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 8.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.4%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Forney | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 ±1.7 | 33.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±2.1 pts | 28.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.1% ±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±2.0 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.4% ±4.1 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.7% ±4.6 pts | 48.8% | −12.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.3% ±4.8 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 11.4% | +3.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5% ±3.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8% ±1.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±2.8 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±2.0 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6% ±4.5 pts | 26.5% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±2.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±3.9 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Forney earn?
Half of Forney's 9,837 households earn less than $104,112 a year (±$7,766), against $89,485 in Kaufman County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $126,412 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $22,300 after inflation. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Forney | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,112 ±$7,766 | $89,485 | −$22,300 |
| Mean household income | $115,118 ±$7,872 | $106,230 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,834 ±$3,368 | $34,359 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±3.1 pts | 9.7% | +4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6% ±4.7 pts | 12.8% | +6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4% ±3.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.3 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±2.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Forney?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Forney's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $346,400 by its owner (±$10,945). The median renter pays $1,828 a month including utilities, and 46.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Forney | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $346,400 ±$10,945 | $320,900 | +$94,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,828 ±$127 | $1,554 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.9% ±9.4 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,309 ±$91 | $2,257 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2% ±4.0 pts | 78.1% | −13.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.8% ±4.0 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 10,395 ±597 | 54,130 | +3,563 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% ±4.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.2% ±3.5 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.6% ±2.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 38.3% ±5.3 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Forney building?
Builders took permits for 273 new housing units in Forney in 2025 (273 in single-family houses), 6.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Forney work and get to work?
78.7% of Forney's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Forney | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.7% ±2.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±3.4 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±2.6 pts | 12.5% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min ±2.8 | 35.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Forney?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Forney, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,840 (Tract 502.14) to $153,661 (Tract 502.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502.09Kaufman County | 13,010 | $105,997 |
| Tract 502.15Kaufman County | 10,167 | $148,276 |
| Tract 502.08Kaufman County | 7,575 | $84,963 |
| Tract 502.13Kaufman County | 7,296 | $153,661 |
| Tract 502.14Kaufman County | 3,524 | $69,840 |
| Tract 502.04Kaufman County | 12,775 | $80,110 |
| Tract 502.10Kaufman County | 2,290 | $121,908 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Forney) · Census block assignment files
How does Forney compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Forney is the 992nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 90th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Forney ranks 174th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 90th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 324th | 979 |
| Median household income | 174th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 300th | 978 |
| Median home value | 190th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 111th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 562nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 201st | 877 |
| Median age | 823rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 471st | 973 |
| Work from home | 326th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 77th | 976 |
Forney's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Forney with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Forney?
7 of the 57 figures for Forney on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Forney are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Forney.