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Population and households in Downtown Fort Worth
Household size in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.41 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.43 | 2.90 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.58 | 2.97 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.44 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Fort Worth are small: just 1.44 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.41, even as the national average fell. No other Fort Worth neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 33.1 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 33.6 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 33.8 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Downtown Fort Worth is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Fort Worth as a whole, where the median age is 34.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, as it has nationally. No other Fort Worth neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 15.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 15.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown Fort Worth: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Fort Worth neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Fort Worth
Renters in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 41.1% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 43.5% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 44.5% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.9% | 44.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Downtown Fort Worth rent: 75.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Fort Worth neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Downtown Fort Worth: 16.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Downtown Fort Worth has the highest vacancy rate of any Fort Worth neighborhood.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1979 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1986 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Downtown Fort Worth is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,019 | $943 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,209 | $1,005 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,325 | $1,192 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,774 | $1,669 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$755 | +$726 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown Fort Worth pays $1,774 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $755 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Fort Worth
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 24.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 25.4% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 27.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 29.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Downtown Fort Worth (44.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 77.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 78.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 80.0% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 82.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Downtown Fort Worth never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Fort Worth overall (82.7%). The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Fort Worth
| Period | Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Downtown Fort Worth has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Fort Worth neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Fort Worth compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Worth | 1.44 | 39.1 | 2.8% | 75.9% | 16.5% | 1991 | $1,774 | 44.2% | 85.6% | 2.2% |
| Scenic Bluff | 2.49 | 31.1 | 7.8% | 61.6% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,590 | 34.3% | 74.7% | 3.9% |
| Fairmount | 2.31 | 35.9 | 2.8% | 41.3% | 13.5% | 1959 | $1,378 | 53.0% | 85.2% | 2.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 1.90 | 38.3 | 3.9% | 55.8% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,550 | 63.2% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
| Southside | 3.06 | 33.1 | 16.9% | 51.1% | 12.8% | 1968 | $1,261 | 14.4% | 64.5% | 5.0% |
| Northside | 3.05 | 33.6 | 17.5% | 52.2% | 9.9% | 1971 | $1,273 | 11.0% | 61.1% | 5.1% |
| Diamond Hill-Jarvis | 3.25 | 31.1 | 18.3% | 46.2% | 7.7% | 1969 | $1,375 | 7.7% | 45.4% | 1.9% |
| TCU-West Cliff | 2.74 | 33.6 | 9.6% | 41.8% | 13.0% | 1965 | $1,757 | 61.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Como | 2.78 | 33.6 | 21.8% | 50.5% | 12.4% | 1958 | $1,453 | 22.7% | 84.7% | 7.8% |
| South East | 3.35 | 32.9 | 19.3% | 45.8% | 8.7% | 1969 | $1,299 | 7.7% | 61.2% | 8.7% |
| Western Hills Fort Worth | 2.26 | 36.9 | 17.5% | 66.7% | 14.2% | 1976 | $1,399 | 30.5% | 86.1% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Fort Worth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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