Forney, Texas
Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 20 miles east of Dallas, with a population of about 38,572.
Kaufman
County
38,572
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
15.8 sq mi
Land Area
20 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Forney on Wikipedia
Forney City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Forney.
Major roads: US Hwy 80
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Forney from our research
What we've verified about Forney, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Kaufman County town first called Brooklyn, renamed for a railroad director, now the state-recognized Antique Capital of Texas. Details →
- Dining
- 98 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American · Pizza & Italian; 12 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 137 public schools within 12 miles, across 17 districts and charters, mainly Forney ISD, Mesquite ISD and Crandall ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Tawakoni (28 mi), Cedar Hill (32 mi), Purtis Creek (38 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard (12 mi), White Rock Lake (17 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 20 licensed plumbers, 59 licensed HVAC contractors and 44 licensed electricians serve Forney. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Forney, Texas
Kaufman County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Forney in Kaufman County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Forney
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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