Haslet, Texas

City of Haslet
Location of Haslet in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°57′35″N 97°20′24″W / 32.95972°N 97.34000°W / 32.95972; -97.34000
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesTarrant, Denton
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • City councilMayor
Area
 • Total
8.94 sq mi (23.16 km2)
 • Land8.93 sq mi (23.12 km2)
 • Water0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,952
 • Density218.7/sq mi (84.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
76052
Area codes682, 817
FIPS code48-32720[3]
GNIS feature ID2410713[2]
Websitewww.haslet.org

Haslet is a city in mostly Tarrant County and partly in Denton County within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in the U.S. state of Texas, and is located 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles south of Denton. Haslet borders Interstate 35W, U.S. Highway 287, and Alliance Airport. The population was 1,952 at the 2020 census.

History

According to the Handbook of Texas, the area was settled around 1880, but likely no distinct community formed until 1883, when the tracks of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway were extended through the area. Haslett, Michigan, was the hometown of the railroad's contractor. A post office opened in 1887; by 1896, the one-teacher school had 21 students. Haslet's population was 67 in 1903 and 50 in 1915. During the 1920s, Haslet had three grocery stores, a hardware store, a dry goods store, and a cotton gin.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.22%, is water.[5] Haslet is 702 ft. above sea level.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Haslet has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[6]

Haslet, Texas
Climate chart (explanation)
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: NWS, Ft Worth Alliance Airport TX
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Climate data for Haslet, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 86
(30)
90
(32)
95
(35)
100
(38)
102
(39)
108
(42)
109
(43)
112
(44)
112
(44)
99
(37)
89
(32)
90
(32)
112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 65.3
(18.5)
67.4
(19.7)
73.0
(22.8)
78.1
(25.6)
83.3
(28.5)
88.2
(31.2)
91.1
(32.8)
92.2
(33.4)
87.3
(30.7)
81.1
(27.3)
72.3
(22.4)
66.0
(18.9)
92.4
(33.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 28.0
(−2.2)
30.6
(−0.8)
38.5
(3.6)
50.5
(10.3)
59.2
(15.1)
73.8
(23.2)
77.5
(25.3)
76.9
(24.9)
64.7
(18.2)
50.8
(10.4)
37.1
(2.8)
28.8
(−1.8)
23.5
(−4.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.12
(54)
2.09
(53)
3.09
(78)
3.60
(91)
3.96
(101)
4.12
(105)
2.28
(58)
2.33
(59)
2.71
(69)
3.33
(85)
2.05
(52)
1.93
(49)
33.61
(854)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.3
(0.76)
0.3
(0.76)
0.3
(0.76)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.1
(0.25)
1.4
(3.6)
2.4
(6.13)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6 6 8 7 9 7 6 4 6 7 5 6 77
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1970276
1980262−5.1%
1990795203.4%
20001,13442.6%
20101,51733.8%
20201,95228.7%
2023 (est.)3,861[7]97.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Haslet had a population of 1,952. The median age was 45.1 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.6 males age 18 and over.[9]

97.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.5% lived in rural areas.[10]

There were 666 households in Haslet, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 77.0% were married-couple households, 9.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 9.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 723 housing units, of which 7.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[11]
Race Number Percent
White 1,581 81.0%
Black or African American 53 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 0.9%
Asian 43 2.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 69 3.5%
Two or more races 188 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 235 12.0%

Economy

Considered a major intermodal hub, Haslet has a transportation and distribution network via major highways,[12] and nearby Alliance Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 30 minutes away.

Haslet's primary trade area was 605,917 in 2015 and is expected to grow to 675,018 by 2019.[13] With a build-out of only 20% of available sites, Haslet is positioning itself to attract new corporations and businesses. Haslet offers a property tax rate of 33 cents per $100.[14]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haslet, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Handbook of Texas, History of Haslet
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haslet city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Haslet, Texas
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  12. ^ BNSF Railway Intermodel
  13. ^ "Haslet Retail Analysis and Merchandising Plan" (PDF). Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  14. ^ "Haslet, TX Economic Development". February 2018.