Foard County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 245th-largest in Texas
The population of Foard County, Texas is 1,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 245th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $42,212, the median home value is $71,400, and the median age is 45.7.
The population of Foard County has declined 21.7% since 2010 (1,344 → 1,053), a -1.73% annualized rate.
1,079
Population
-1.73%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$42,212
Median Income
$71,400
Median Home Value
Foard County covers 704 sq mi of land at 1.5 people per square mile.
About Foard County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Foard County: the median home is valued at $71,400. With 1,079 residents, Foard County is a county in Texas.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $42,212, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $71,400, with typical rent around $577.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Foard County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Foard County had a population of 1,344 in 2010 and 1,053 in 2024, a -21.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,359 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.71%.
1,053
Population (2024)
1,344
Population (2010)
1,359
Peak (2011)
-1.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,344 |
| 2011 | 1,359 |
| 2012 | 1,309 |
| 2013 | 1,285 |
| 2014 | 1,273 |
| 2015 | 1,223 |
| 2016 | 1,196 |
| 2017 | 1,197 |
| 2018 | 1,183 |
| 2019 | 1,156 |
| 2020 | 1,090 |
| 2021 | 1,058 |
| 2022 | 1,062 |
| 2023 | 1,084 |
| 2024 | 1,053 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.7
Median Age
59.3%
Female
40.7%
Male
29.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.7% · Seniors (65+): 29.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,212$-34,080 vs state |
| Mean household income | $67,922 |
| Per-capita income | $27,873 |
| Poverty rate | 16.5%+6.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Foard County is professional & business services, accounting for 32.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
65.3%
Public transit
4.3%
Work from home
16.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$71,400$-189,000 vs state
Median home value
$577
Median rent
66.7%
Homeownership rate
602
Total housing units
69.9%
Occupied
30.1%
Vacant
33.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.2%
With health insurance
85.0%
With broadband internet
15.5%
Foreign-born
4.6%
Veterans (18+)
20.0%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.2%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foard County, Texas has a population of 1,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 245th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Foard County has declined 21.7% since 2010 (1,344 → 1,053), a -1.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Foard County, Texas is $42,212, with mean (average) household income of $67,922 and per-capita income of $27,873. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Foard County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.4%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Foard County, Texas is 45.7 years. Residents are 59.3% female and 40.7% male.
The median home value in Foard County is $71,400 and median monthly rent is $577. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 602 total housing units, 30.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Foard County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Foard County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.