Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States, and has been named by the Texas Legislature as the "Antique Capital of Texas". It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The population was 23,455 at the 2020 census.[3]
Forney, Texas | |
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Forney City Hall Downtown Forney, Texas A portion of downtown Forney Hamblen Park is located behind City Hall and near the Missouri Pacific Railroad car in Forney. | |
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| Nickname(s): "City Without Limits"; "Antique Capital of Texas" | |
| Motto(s): "Everyday through good times and bad" | |
 Location of Forney in Kaufman County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°45′07″N 96°27′21″W / 32.75194°N 96.45583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | John W. Forney |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
• City | 15.826 sq mi (40.989 km2) |
| • Land | 15.804 sq mi (40.931 km2) |
| • Water | 0.022 sq mi (0.056 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population | |
• City | 23,455 |
• Estimate (2023)[4] | 35,470 |
| • Rank | US: 1143rd TX: 104th |
| • Density | 2,244/sq mi (866.6/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,732,354 (US: 6th) |
| • Metro | 8,100,037 (US: 4th) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 75126 |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972, and 945 |
| FIPS code | 48-26604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410521[2] |
| Sales tax | 8.25%[5] |
| Website | forneytx.gov |
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Geography
editForney is located in northwestern Kaufman County. U.S. Route 80 passes through the city as a four-lane limited-access highway, leading west 20 miles (32 km) to the center of Dallas and east 11 miles (18 km) to Terrell.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.826 square miles (40.99 km2), of which, 15.804 square miles (40.93 km2) is land and 0.022 square miles (0.06 km2) is water.[1]
Forney is approximately 4 mi (6 km) southeast of Lake Ray Hubbard, which was formerly known as Forney Lake.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Forney has a humid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[6]
On April 3, 2012, an EF-3 tornado struck the city as part of the tornado outbreak of that date. Several homes were completely destroyed, and many others were severely damaged in the Diamond Creek subdivision. The tornado caused significant roof damage to Crosby Elementary School in Forney. A car in the parking lot of the school was tossed about 300 yards and found in a field. Less severe damage was reported in downtown Forney and to a dry cleaning business. Despite the severe damage, no deaths occurred, but seven people sustained injuries from the tornado.[7] No deaths were reported from either the Forney tornado or any other tornado that day.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 317 | — | |
| 1890 | 811 | 155.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,114 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,345 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,216 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,295 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,425 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,544 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,745 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,483 | 42.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,070 | 63.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,588 | 37.3% | |
| 2010 | 14,661 | 162.4% | |
| 2020 | 23,455 | 60.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 35,470 | [4] | 51.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] Texas Almanac: 1850-2000[9][10] 2020 Census[3] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 10,442 | 12,665 | 71.22% | 54.00% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,433 | 4,118 | 9.77% | 17.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 88 | 105 | 0.60% | 0.45% |
| Asian (NH) | 154 | 547 | 1.05% | 2.33% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 15 | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 14 | 69 | 0.10% | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 186 | 1,064 | 1.27% | 4.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,342 | 4,872 | 16.0% | 20.77% |
| Total | 14,661 | 23,455 | 100.0% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 23,455 people, 7,876 households, and 6,043 families residing in the city.[13] The population density was 1,584.0 inhabitants per square mile (611.6/km2). There were 8,579 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 59.5% White, 18.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.6% from some other races and 12.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.8% of the population.[14] 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.5% were under 5 years of age, and 7.0% were 65 and older.
Education
editThe Forney Independent School District serves Forney, Talty, an annex of Mesquite, and part of the community of Heartland. Forney is served by several elementary schools, three intermediate schools, Jackson Middle School, Warren Middle School, Brown Middle School, Forney High School, and North Forney High School. In 2010, the district received an academic rating of "Exemplary" based on the test results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The district also has an eBook program, where students in high school, middle school, and intermediate school are provided with a laptop for schoolwork.
In June 2022, the Forney Independent School District announced a new dress code that bans all "hoodies" and hooded coats and jackets. It also bans dresses, skirts, and skorts for all except kids in prekindergarten through the fourth grade in an effort the district says will “help prepare students for a safe and successful future.”[15]
Notable people
edit- Darlene Cates, actress
- Markies Deandre Conway aka Yella Beezy, rapper, singer, songwriter
- Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, Stormy Daniels, pornographic film actress
- Tex Erwin, Major League Baseball player
- Evan Gattis, MLB player, Houston Astros
- Josh Geer, MLB player, San Diego Padres
- Caleb Hanie, NFL player
- William Madison McDonald, politician, educator, businessman
- John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner
- Don Willett, Fifth Circuit judge as of 2018[update], former Texas Supreme Court associate justice
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forney, Texas
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Forney (TX) sales tax rate". Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Climate Summary for Forney, Texas
- ^ "Tornadoes rip through Dallas area, northeast Texas". content.usatoday.com. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: City Population History from 1850–2000" (PDF). Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Texas Almanac. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Forney city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Forney city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "How many people live in Forney city, Texas". USA Today. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Timothy Bella (June 24, 2022). "Tex. school district bans dresses, skirts to promote 'workforce skills'". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
External links
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- City of Forney – Official Website
- Forney Chamber of Commerce
- Forney Historic Preservation League & Spellman Museum of Forney History
- Forney Independent School District
- Forney Economic Development Corporation
- Online Local News, Sports, Discussion Boards, Online Business Directory, and Event Calendar in Forney, Texas
- Forney entry in Handbook of Texas Online