Westworth Village, Texas
Westworth Village, Texas | |
|---|---|
| City of Westworth Village | |
| Motto: "The Hidden Jewel of the Metroplex" | |
Location of Westworth Village in Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°45′36″N 97°25′26″W / 32.76000°N 97.42389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (180 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,585 |
| • Density | 1,250/sq mi (481/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76114 |
| Area code | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-78064[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412244[2] |
| Website | Westworth Village, Texas |
Westworth Village is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,585 at the 2020 census.
History
The town's growth was helped in large part by the construction and development of Carswell Air Force Base. In 1941, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce deeded 1,400 acres to the federal government for the construction of the base, and the town was incorporated the same year.[4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Westworth Village has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 529 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,321 | 527.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,578 | 37.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,651 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,350 | −35.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,124 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,472 | 16.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,585 | 4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Westworth Village had a population of 2,585, with 1,138 households and 672 families residing in the city. The median age was 37.0 years, 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18, and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.8 males age 18 and over.[7]
Of the households in Westworth Village, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 42.9% were married-couple households, 22.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]
There were 1,233 housing units, of which 7.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[7]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,750 | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 182 | 7.0% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 725 | 28.0% |
Education
Westworth Village is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Schools that serve Westworth Village include:
- Burton Hill Elementary School (Ft.Worth)
- Stripling Middle School (Fort Worth)
- Arlington Heights High School (Fort Worth)
Infrastructure
Police Department
The Westworth Village Police Department, based out of the Westworth Village Justice Center, serves the city.[10]
Naval Air Station
The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has some territory in Westworth Village.[11]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westworth Village, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Westworth Village, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Westworth Village, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Home." (Justice Center name citation) City of Westworth Village. Retrieved on May 24, 2010.
- ^ "Westworth Village city, Texas Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 24, 2010.
