Westworth Village, Texas
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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
Westworth Village is located at 32°45′34″N 97°25′7″W / 32.75944°N 97.41861°W / 32.75944; -97.41861 (32.759412, –97.418519).[5]
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.[6]
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[7] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH) | 1,514 | 58.57% |
Black or African American (NH) | 123 | 7.46% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 38 | 1.47% |
Asian (NH) | 48 | 1.86% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.27% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 11 | 0.43% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 119 | 4.6% |
Hispanic or Latino | 725 | 28.05% |
Total | 2,585 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,585 people, 1,154 households, and 672 families residing in the city.
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.[11]
Naval Air Station
The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has some territory in Westworth Village.[12]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Westworth Village, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Westworth Village, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[9][10]
External links
- City of Westworth Village official website
- Westworth Village Police Department
- Texas State Historical Association
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