Fort Worth, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fort Worth, Texas is 941,311 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Texas. The median household income is $76,602, the median home value is $277,300, and the median age is 33.4.

The population has grown 34.7% since 2010 (748,441 → 1,008,106).

941,311

Population

2675

People / sq mi

$76,602

Median Income

$277,300

Median Home Value

Fort Worth covers 351.9 sq mi of land at 2675 people per square mile.

About Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth is a city in Texas with a population of 941,311. It ranks #5 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 33.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Fort Worth is $76,602, near the US median of $74,580. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $277,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,412. The homeownership rate of 56.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fort Worth reflects 31.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Fort Worth city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fort Worth city had a population of 748,441 in 2010 and 1,008,106 in 2024, a 34.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,008,106 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.15%.

1,008,106

Population (2024)

748,441

Population (2010)

1,008,106

Peak (2024)

2.15%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	748,441	-	-	estimate
2011	764,142	+15,701	+2.10%	estimate
2012	781,046	+16,904	+2.21%	estimate
2013	796,073	+15,027	+1.92%	estimate
2014	815,057	+18,984	+2.38%	estimate
2015	835,356	+20,299	+2.49%	estimate
2016	856,177	+20,821	+2.49%	estimate
2017	874,809	+18,632	+2.18%	estimate
2018	893,216	+18,407	+2.10%	estimate
2019	909,585	+16,369	+1.83%	estimate
2020	923,645	+14,060	+1.55%	estimate
2021	937,692	+14,047	+1.52%	estimate
2022	959,520	+21,828	+2.33%	estimate
2023	984,664	+25,144	+2.62%	estimate
2024	1,008,106	+23,442	+2.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	47.7%
Black or African American	19.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,602

Median Household Income

$37,157

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$277,300

Median Home Value

$1,412

Median Rent

56.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.3%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

72.9%

Public Transit

12.9%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.5%

Foreign Born

67.5%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

10.2%

With Disability

81.4%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	19.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.4%
Manufacturing	10.4%
Retail Trade	9.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.6%
Construction	8.5%
Information	7.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.3%
Public Administration	3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.9%

Largest cities in Texas

Houston (2,300,419)San Antonio (1,458,954)Dallas (1,299,553)Austin (967,862)El Paso (678,147)Arlington (394,769)Corpus Christi (317,383)Plano (287,339)Lubbock (261,078)Laredo (255,949)View all Texas cities →

Largest counties in Texas

Harris County (4,758,579)Dallas County (2,603,816)Tarrant County (2,135,743)Bexar County (2,037,344)Travis County (1,307,625)

Part of Texas

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Metro areas in Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Worth, Texas has a population of 941,311 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in the United States and the 5th-largest in Texas.

The median household income in Fort Worth, Texas is $76,602, with 9.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fort Worth, Texas is $277,300, with median monthly rent at $1,412 and a homeownership rate of 56.7%.

The median age in Fort Worth, Texas is 33.4 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 34.7% since 2010 (748,441 → 1,008,106).