Fort Worth, TX — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Tarrant County · Texas
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fort Worth based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Why Fort Worth, TX Is One of the Best Places to Live in America
Fort Worth, TX ranks 29th overall among all US cities with a livability score of 42/100, placing it among the best places to live in America. An impressive 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting strong educational attainment. The average commute of 23.4 minutes helps residents reclaim valuable time each day. The median household income of $76,602 provides residents with strong economic opportunity. See full ranking
Quick Stats
Population
941,311
2023 ACS
Median Income
$76,602
2023
Median Home Value
$277,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,412
2023
Median Age
33.4
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg Temperature
67°F
Cost of Living Index
129.4
100 = national avg
Fort Worth is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, with a population of 941,311 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fort Worth is one of the communities in Texas.
The median household income in Fort Worth is $76,602, and the median home value is $277,300. The cost of living index is 129.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,412 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and the median age is 33.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
941,311
Male
461,317
49.0%
Female
479,994
51.0%
Median Age
33.4
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
20.2%
High School or Higher
35.9%
Foreign Born
17.0%
Veterans
4.4%
Married
38.0%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.574
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
47.7%
Foreign Born
17.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
34.6%
325,976 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
65.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
872,796
English Only
67.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
217,688 speakers
Limited English
12.2%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
87.8%
Limited English Proficiency
12.2%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
41,045
4.4% of population
Disability Rate
30.9%
12,673 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$60,970
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
35,980
87.7%
Female Veterans
5,065
12.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$60,970
Non-Veteran Income
$39,642
Difference
$21,328
53.8% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
12,673
Without Disability
28,372
Disability Rate
30.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
369,224
#1 Ancestry
English
7.4% (69,838)
#2 Ancestry
German
7.1% (67,113)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
6.0% (56,124)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
334,230
Family Households
220,043
65.8%
Married Couples
154,379
46.2%
Non-Family Households
114,187
34.2%
Single Mother Households
48,341
14.5%
Single Father Households
17,323
5.2%
Living Alone
92,586
27.7%
Children Under 18
Total Children
221,143
In Married Couple
151,123
68.3%
With Single Mother
55,832
25.2%
With Single Father
14,188
6.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$92,817
Married Couple Income
$111,956
Single Mother Income
$49,110
Single Father Income
$69,679
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
23,427
Grandparents Responsible
6,813
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$76,602
+5% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,157
-0% vs national
Poverty Rate
12.9%
-5% vs national
Gini Index
0.4459
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.9%
-6% vs national
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
of households
How Fort Worth Compares
Fort Worth vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 500,000 - 1,000,000 residents. Fort Worth is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fort Worth, TX has a median household income of $76,602, making it the 9,841st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher median household income than 65% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fort Worth, TX has a per capita income of $37,157, making it the 10,496th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher per capita income than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fort Worth, TX has a poverty rate of 12.9%, making it the 13,319th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher poverty rate than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fort Worth, TX has a unemployment rate of 4.9%, making it the 11,870th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher unemployment rate than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fort Worth. The median household income here is $76,602.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
-4% vs TX avg
Labor Force
492,691
Employed
466,872
Mean Commute
23 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
35.9%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.4
Work from Home
12.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$131.5K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
129.4
100 = national avg
+29.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$56,917
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$134,531
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,473
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,723
per month
The median household income in Fort Worth, TX is $76,602, which is 4.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $37,157. The poverty rate of 12.9% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4459, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 492,691. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 12.9% working from home. About 72.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 129.4, which is 29.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 161.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $56,917 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$329,990
Median List Price
$348,042
Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Days on Market
66
Active Inventory
2,869
Months of Supply
5.5
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$292,122
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,547
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
13.9%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
16.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.1%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
525
New Listings
994
Pending Sales
833
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$170
Median List $/SF
$183
Fort Worth vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 500,000 - 1,000,000 residents. Fort Worth is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fort Worth, TX has a median home value of $277,300, making it the 7,951st highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher median home value than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fort Worth, TX has a median rent of $1,412, making it the 4,694th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher median rent than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Fort Worth, TX has a price per square foot of $170, making it the 10,626th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher price per square foot than 49% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fort Worth, TX has a rent burden of 22.1%, making it the 6,090th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fort Worth has a higher rent burden than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$277,300
Median Rent
$1,412
Total Housing Units
365,229
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Owner Occupied
56.8%
Renter Occupied
43.3%
Median Property Tax
$5,036
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,615
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$5,036
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.82%
of home value
Median Home Value
$277,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$5,486
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,036) by the median home value ($277,300). In Fort Worth, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.82%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Fort Worth, TX is $329,990 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 66 days on the market. 13.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $170. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,547/month. About 56.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1992. There are 365,229 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,036. The effective tax rate is 1.82%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
4.59
per 1,000 residents
+76% vs national
Property Crime Rate
27.00
per 1,000 residents
+57% vs national
Total Crimes
31,505
2024
Violent Clearance
45%
cases solved
Property Clearance
11%
cases solved
YoY Change
-6.4%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Fort Worth Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Fort Worth vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 500,000 - 1,000,000 residents. Fort Worth is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Fort Worth police solve 91% of murder cases but only 9% of burglary cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 74 | 0.07 | 90.5% |
| Rape | Violent | 551 | 0.55 | 29.4% |
| Robbery | Violent | 724 | 0.73 | 34.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 3,223 | 3.23 | 48.9% |
| Burglary | Property | 3,437 | 3.45 | 8.8% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 18,372 | 18.42 | 10.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 5,121 | 5.13 | 11.7% |
Fort Worth, TX reported 4,575 violent crimes and 26,930 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 residents is 76.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 45% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 18,372 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 52.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,575 | 26,930 | 4.59 | 27.00 |
| 2023 | 4,772 | 25,766 | 4.90 | 26.46 |
| 2022 | 4,824 | 26,125 | 5.09 | 27.54 |
| 2021 | 5,392 | 25,041 | 5.69 | 26.42 |
| 2020 | 5,256 | 26,043 | 5.65 | 28.02 |
| 2019 | 4,070 | 24,605 | 4.45 | 26.88 |
| 2018 | 4,505 | 25,573 | 5.04 | 28.61 |
| 2017 | 4,958 | 28,176 | 5.68 | 32.27 |
| 2016 | 4,515 | 28,239 | 5.30 | 33.15 |
| 2015 | 4,383 | 29,857 | 5.28 | 35.98 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
1
Total Killed
0
Total Injured
1
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2006 | South Hills High School | 0 | 1 | targeted | handgun |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
28
Public Assistance
$16.4M
Individual Assistance
$23.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $524K | $12.1M |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Tropical Storms Marco and Laura → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $11.5M | $9.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Harvey → | Hurricane | Aug 2017 | — | $500 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | $2.7M | — |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dean → | Hurricane | Aug 2007 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2007 | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | $15K |
| Kennedale Fire → | Fire | Dec 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $89K | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia → | Other | Feb 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding → | Tornado | Apr 2000 | — | — |
| Extreme Fire Hazards → | Fire | Sep 1999 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 33 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,555
Total Claims Paid
$61,189,122
Avg Claim Payout
$17,212
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fort Worth has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, hail, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 3,555 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,425,433 in public assistance recovery funding. $23,395,300 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
9.4pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.9%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
31.8%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.0%
Fort Worth has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. 71.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Jps Health Network
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jps Health Network | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White All Saints Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Medical City Fort Worth | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Cook Childrens Medical Center | In city | Childrens | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Annual Overview
Avg Temperature
67°F
Sunny Days
235
per year
Annual Rainfall
37.2"
UV Index
6.0
annual avg
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Weather Time Machine
Experience a year of weather in Fort Worth. Click a month or press play.
47°F
38° / 56°
Jan
High
56°F
Low
38°F
Wind
9 mph
Temperature Records
Source: NOAARecord High
110°F
Record Low
13°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
58°F
Monthly Averages
Source: NOAA Climate Normals| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 2.53" | 0.2" | 67% | 9.0 mph |
| Feb | 60°F | 42°F | 2.60" | 0.3" | 67% | 9.3 mph |
| Mar | 68°F | 49°F | 3.51" | 0.1" | 66% | 9.9 mph |
| Apr | 76°F | 56°F | 3.74" | — | 64% | 10.4 mph |
| May | 83°F | 65°F | 5.00" | — | 69% | 9.5 mph |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 3.27" | — | 66% | 8.5 mph |
| Jul | 94°F | 77°F | 1.68" | — | 58% | 7.8 mph |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 2.17" | — | 56% | 6.8 mph |
| Sep | 87°F | 70°F | 2.73" | — | 61% | 7.0 mph |
| Oct | 77°F | 59°F | 3.77" | — | 63% | 8.4 mph |
| Nov | 66°F | 49°F | 3.11" | — | 66% | 9.1 mph |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 3.06" | 0.2" | 67% | 8.8 mph |
Fort Worth has an average annual temperature of 67°F. The area enjoys approximately 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 37.2 inches. Snowfall averages 0.7 inches per year.
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Pop. Served
963,581
Violations (5yr)
8
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF FORT WORTH | 955,900 | 3 |
| CITY OF SANSOM PARK | 5,359 | 0 |
| TOWN OF WESTOVER HILLS | 682 | 0 |
| GLIDER BASE ESTATES | 390 | 0 |
| DU CHANE CHATEAUX | 303 | 0 |
| SHENANDOAH ESTATES | 285 | 2 |
| ROLLINS HILLS ESTATES WATER CORP | 165 | 0 |
| FRIENDLY OAKS WSC | 120 | 1 |
| Warroad MHP Community | 100 | 0 |
| TWIN LAKES WATER | 85 | 1 |
| ALEDO RIDGE | 72 | 0 |
| SEVILLE WSC | 72 | 1 |
| SANDSTONE GARDENS DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT | 48 | 0 |
| TEXLAND GREAT PLAINS WATER SUPPLY | — | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
29
Total CO₂e
5.3M MT
Top Emitter
Handley Generating Station
1.0M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (500,000 - 1,000,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Handley Generating Station Constellation Energy Corp | Power Plants | 1,011,202 |
Highpeak Energy Holdings LLC Highpeak Energy Holdings Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 879,772 |
415 Strawn Basin BKV - Production Bkv Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 600,459 |
Brazos Delaware Gas, LLC 430 Permian GB Nhip Ii Bison Holdings Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 454,771 |
DE IV Operating, LLC Double Eagle Energy Holdings Iv, Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 415,395 |
Presidio Petroleum 360 Anadarko Basin Presidio Petroleum Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 382,952 |
TEP Barnett USA LLC, 415 - Strawn Basin Total Holdings Usa Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 235,836 |
Uinta Wax Operating, LLC Crescent Point Energy Us Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 216,489 |
Williston Basin Gathering and Boosting Energy Transfer Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 181,096 |
Morningstar Operating LLC SAN JUAN BASIN 580 Morningstar Partners Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 179,801 |
415 Strawn BKV GB Bkv Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 163,140 |
Point Energy Partners Point Energy Partners | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 114,355 |
Finley Resources Inc - Uintah Basin (575) Robertson-Finley Resources Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 104,214 |
Cross Timbers Energy, LLC - Permian Basin 430 Cross Timbers Energy Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 59,434 |
Uinta Wax Operating, LLC Crescent Point Energy Us Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 42,558 |
Jetta Operating Company, Inc. Jetta Operating Co Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 36,181 |
BKV Midstream - Cotton Cove Bkv Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 34,657 |
Nile Midstream - 430 - Permian Basin Blackbeard Holdings Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 34,447 |
TBM Catarina LLC Tbm Catarina Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 33,808 |
Molson Coors - Fort Worth Brewery Molson Coors Beverage Co | Other | 30,028 |
420 Fort Worth Syncline BKV GB Bkv Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 27,713 |
Alcon Vision, LLC Alcon Laboratories Inc | Chemicals | 23,131 |
Eastside/Texas City Of Fort Worth Texas | Waste | 21,975 |
U.S. AIR FORCE PLANT 4 LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS CO Us Government (%) | Other | 21,045 |
Cross Timbers Energy, LLC - San Juan Basin 580 Exxon Mobil Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 17,887 |
Blackbeard Operating - 345 - Arkoma Basin Blackbeard Operating Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 12,160 |
Texland Petroleum, LP, 430 - Permian Basin Texland Petroleum Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 9,060 |
FORT WORTH REGIONAL LANDFILL Republic Services Inc | Waste | 2,201 |
Blackbeard Operating - 400 - Ouachita Folded Belt Blackbeard Operating Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 1,465 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 14 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 29 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 5.3M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
23 min
0% vs national
Drive Alone
72.9%
-7% vs national
Public Transit
0.5%
-44% vs national
Work From Home
12.9%
+39% vs national
Carpool
10.9%
Walk / Bike
1.4%
combined
How Fort Worth's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
118
2023
6-Year Avg
113
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
41
Nighttime
91
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 118 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 2022 | 114 | 121 | 0 | 31 | 5 |
| 2021 | 117 | 128 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
| 2020 | 106 | 110 | 26 | 36 | 1 |
| 2019 | 83 | 98 | 19 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 98 | 103 | 21 | 33 | 1 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Fort Worth, TX is 23 minutes, which is 0.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 72.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.9% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 10.9% of workers carpool. 1.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 118 traffic fatalities from 108 fatal crashes. 41 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
76.8%
of households
No Internet
6.3%
of households
Total Households
334,230
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.5%
of households
Smartphone
93.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
79.1%
of households
Tablet
65.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-13% vs 500,000 - 1,000,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-36% vs 500,000 - 1,000,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-37% vs 500,000 - 1,000,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+19% vs 500,000 - 1,000,000 avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fort Worth vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (500,000 - 1,000,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Population Served
963,581
Violations (5yr)
8
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF FORT WORTH | Community | Surface water | 955,900 | 3 |
| CITY OF SANSOM PARK | Community | Ground water | 5,359 | 0 |
| TOWN OF WESTOVER HILLS | Community | Purchased surface water | 682 | 0 |
| GLIDER BASE ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 390 | 0 |
| DU CHANE CHATEAUX | Community | Ground water | 303 | 0 |
| SHENANDOAH ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 285 | 2 |
| ROLLINS HILLS ESTATES WATER CORP | Community | Ground water | 165 | 0 |
| FRIENDLY OAKS WSC | Community | Ground water | 120 | 1 |
| Warroad MHP Community | Community | Ground water | 100 | 0 |
| TWIN LAKES WATER | Community | Ground water | 85 | 1 |
| ALEDO RIDGE | Community | Ground water | 72 | 0 |
| SEVILLE WSC | Community | Ground water | 72 | 1 |
| SANDSTONE GARDENS DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT | Community | Ground water | 48 | 0 |
| TEXLAND GREAT PLAINS WATER SUPPLY | Community | Ground water | 0 | 0 |
91.4% of households in Fort Worth have broadband internet access. 76.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 963,581 people. A total of 8 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fort Worth.
Election Overview
Source: Tarrant County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
384,501
46.7%
GOP Votes
426,626
51.9%
Total Votes
822,680
Margin
R+5.1%
Shift from 2020
R+5.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 384,501 | 426,626 | 822,680 | 46.7% | 51.9% | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 411,567 | 409,741 | 834,697 | 49.3% | 49.1% | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 288,001 | 345,683 | 662,832 | 43.5% | 52.1% | R+8.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Tarrant County recorded 822,680 total votes. Republicans won the county with 51.9% of the vote compared to 46.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+5.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Tarrant County has shifted 3.6 percentage points toward Democrats.
Official City Website
Source: fortworthtexas.govPublic Records Request
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
3,931
Total Assets
$27.3B
Total Income
$16.6B
Per 10K Residents
41.8
nonprofits
-44.7% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
406
Median Assets
$294K
Oldest Active
1916
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $17.5B of $27.3B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 500,000 - 1,000,000
Largest Nonprofits in Fort Worth
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFFort Worth, TX has 3,931 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $27.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 816 organizations. 406 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 41.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1916.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
5,294
Total Approved
$2.2B
Jobs Supported
51,531
Per 10K Residents
56.2
SBA loans
-17.4% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
304
Top Lender
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
687 loans
Top Industry
Other Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
5,064
Total Amount
$2.0B
Avg Loan
$403,882
Median Loan
$150,000
SBA Guaranteed
$1.5B(75%)
Jobs Supported
47,147
Loans
230
Total Amount
$190.1M
Avg Loan
$826,626
Median Loan
$527,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
781
15% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$611.9M
27% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$783,502
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 500,000 - 1,000,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashimi Llc | 3 | $15.0M |
| Interconnect Wiring Llp | 5 | $14.0M |
| Alliance Ophthalmology Pllc | 2 | $8.8M |
| Cfj Manufacturing L.p. | 3 | $6.8M |
| U.s. Ply Inc. | 3 | $6.0M |
| Reel Estate Productions Inc. | 3 | $5.2M |
| Bhikha Inc | 2 | $5.1M |
| La Superior Foods Inc. | 2 | $5.0M |
| Dfw Materials L.p. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Jayco Manufacturing Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
Fort Worth, TX has received 5,294 SBA loans totaling $2.2B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 5,064 loans (96% of the total), supporting 47,147 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 230 loans totaling $190.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Fort Worth is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 687 loans. That works out to 56.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
30
Total Population
856,454
Avg Median Income
-$44,378,799
Avg Home Value
-$44,206,794
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76013 | 35,910 | $67,333 | $287,000 | $1,267 | 9.0 |
| 76016 | 31,191 | $108,701 | $311,200 | $1,854 | 8.8 |
| 76060 | 8,808 | $117,993 | $354,100 | $1,300 | 7.5 |
| 76102 | 11,783 | $74,293 | $338,700 | $1,661 | 4.5 |
| 76103 | 16,769 | $55,183 | $186,300 | $1,119 | 6.1 |
| 76104 | 20,694 | $56,848 | $145,000 | $1,385 | 5.9 |
| 76105 | 22,550 | $46,482 | $117,600 | $1,172 | 5.9 |
| 76106 | 36,374 | $53,486 | $167,600 | $1,179 | 14.5 |
| 76107 | 31,112 | $79,473 | $431,300 | $1,501 | 10.7 |
| 76109 | 26,000 | $104,301 | $599,400 | $1,700 | 8.2 |
| 76110 | 32,089 | $68,435 | $239,200 | $1,255 | 5.7 |
| 76111 | 20,823 | $56,944 | $199,100 | $1,272 | 7.4 |
| 76112 | 44,379 | $56,179 | $207,100 | $1,215 | 11.3 |
| 76114 | 26,665 | $61,055 | $195,400 | $1,231 | 9.7 |
| 76115 | 21,044 | $51,823 | $132,100 | $1,177 | 4.6 |
| 76116 | 49,685 | $54,738 | $286,500 | $1,205 | 12.3 |
| 76117 | 32,086 | $49,041 | $185,300 | $1,205 | 10.9 |
| 76118 | 17,486 | $90,453 | $290,900 | $1,400 | 9.7 |
| 76119 | 53,062 | $46,537 | $146,100 | $1,234 | 15.9 |
| 76120 | 20,031 | $74,321 | $279,700 | $1,353 | 7.5 |
| 76123 | 42,777 | $98,618 | $278,600 | $2,138 | 10.6 |
| 76127 | 1,839 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.2 |
| 76129 | 1,722 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 76132 | 26,432 | $67,017 | $401,200 | $1,354 | 7.4 |
| 76133 | 53,825 | $71,722 | $223,200 | $1,399 | 9.3 |
| 76134 | 29,207 | $67,970 | $209,100 | $1,335 | 8.6 |
| 76137 | 59,384 | $86,886 | $283,100 | $1,632 | 13.6 |
| 76140 | 31,693 | $73,215 | $207,800 | $1,590 | 27.3 |
| 76164 | 13,134 | $51,618 | $140,200 | $1,117 | 4.0 |
| 76180 | 37,900 | $78,688 | $286,700 | $1,553 | 9.3 |
Fort Worth, TX has 30 ZIP codes with a combined population of 856,454. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$44,378,799. The average median home value is -$44,206,794. The average median monthly rent is -$44,443,151.
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