Foard County Demographics

A map of Foard County's Population by Race

Foard County, Texas has an estimated population of 991, a decrease from the 1,095 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Foard County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Foard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Foard County, that probability was 37.1% in 2020 and 30.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Foard County is ranked the 246th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Foard County was ranked the 245th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Foard County's White Population

818 residents of Foard County, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Foard County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Foard County ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Foard County's population has increased from 77.2% to 82.5%.

Foard County is more White than neighboring Hardeman County (62.2% White), Knox County (57% White), Cottle County (46.7% White), Wilbarger County (54.5% White), and King County (69.2% White).

Foard County's Black Population

3 residents of Foard County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Foard County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Foard County ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Black residents' share of Foard County's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Foard County is more Black than neighboring King County (0% Black). Foard County is less Black than neighboring Hardeman County (3.4% Black), Knox County (3.7% Black), Cottle County (2.3% Black), and Wilbarger County (5.8% Black).

Foard County's Asian Population

3 residents of Foard County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Foard County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Foard County ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Foard County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Foard County is more Asian than neighboring Cottle County (0% Asian), and King County (0% Asian). Foard County is less Asian than neighboring Hardeman County (1.4% Asian), and Wilbarger County (3.1% Asian).

Foard County's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Foard County, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Foard County is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Foard County ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Foard County's population has decreased from 18.0% to 11.9%.

Foard County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hardeman County (25.6% Hispanic), Knox County (33.5% Hispanic), Cottle County (42% Hispanic), Wilbarger County (30.2% Hispanic), and King County (16.6% Hispanic).

Foard County's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Foard County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Foard County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Foard County ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Foard County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Foard County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hardeman County (0.7% Native American/Other), Knox County (0.3% Native American/Other), Cottle County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Wilbarger County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Foard County's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Foard County, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Foard County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Foard County ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Foard County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Foard County's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.

Foard County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hardeman County (6.8% Multiracial), Knox County (5.1% Multiracial), Cottle County (7.9% Multiracial), Wilbarger County (6% Multiracial), and King County (14.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.