Fort Davis

Census-designated place in Jeff Davis County, Texas

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Fort Davis is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, with 1,024 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,892 ft (1,491 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marfa, 20.1 miles S.

About Fort Davis

Fort Davis is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,024 at the 2020 census, down from 1,201 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jeff Davis County.

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Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,282/mo
Median age
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Fort Davis, TX population

Fort Davis had 1,024 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,024
Density95 per sq mi (37 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Davis at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyJeff Davis County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,024 (2020)
Land area10.80 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Coordinates30.5789° N, 103.8947° W
ZIP code79734
Census code (GEOID)4826688

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Davis

What county is Fort Davis in?

Fort Davis is in Jeff Davis County, Texas.

What is the population of Fort Davis, TX?

1,024 people lived in Fort Davis at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Davis, TX?

The ZIP code of Fort Davis is 79734.

What is the elevation of Fort Davis?

4,892 feet (1,491 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Davis?

Marfa (20.1 mi), Alpine (20.2 mi), Balmorhea (29.3 mi), Valentine (35.7 mi), Marathon (46.4 mi).

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