Forney, TX

Forney, Texas

Forney, Texas, in Kaufman county, is 7 miles E of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,588 people lived in Forney.

The People and Families of Forney

In Forney, about 63% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forney had a median family income of $58,295. Many people in Forney make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Forney doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Forney residents donated more money ($9,800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Forney Housing

An estimated 81% of living spaces in Forney are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Forney as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Forney, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Forney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 17%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Forney, TX

Comparing Forney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Forney Almanac

Forney Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Forney Public Libraries

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Forney Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Forney residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Forney, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Forney High Schools (2004)

FORNEY H S
800 FM 741
972-564-3890
Serves 943 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

A E P
600 S BOIS D'ARC ST
972-564-4055
A Non-traditional School

Forney Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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