Foard County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Foard County, Texas has a population of 991, the 246th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,563 and the median home value is $70,700. The poverty rate is 5.6%.

Foard County Quick Facts

Population 99190% MOE ±172

Median Household Income $61,56390% MOE ±$25,735

Median Home Value $70,70090% MOE ±$23,752

Poverty Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.3%90% MOE ±7.8 pts

Median Age 49.1 years90% MOE ±10.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%90% MOE ±10.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%90% MOE ±7.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 991 246th of 254

Median Income $61,563 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Foard County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,275	991	-22.3%
Median household income	$53,690	$61,563	No clear change (+14.7%)
Median home value¹	$57,105	$70,700	No clear change (+23.8%)
Median gross rent	$604	$572	No clear change (-5.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Foard

$61,563

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Foard

$70,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 28.6%

$50K-$100K 19.7%

$100K+ 35.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

13.5%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

3.4%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

1.8%

$200K+

14.9%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $572/mo 11.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.1%

18-34

15.5%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

24.4%

75+

18.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Foard County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crowell	640	$42,250	6.4%	$59,500

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Population Overview

Foard County is located in Texas with a total population of 991. It is the 246th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Foard County is 49.1 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 18.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Foard County is $61,563. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $70,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Foard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Foard County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Foard County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Foard County, Texas?

Foard County has a population of 991, making it the 246th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Foard County?

The median household income in Foard County is $61,563 with a poverty rate of 5.6%.

How many cities are in Foard County, Texas?

Foard County contains 1 Census-designated place.