Lake Worth, Texas

Lake Worth is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,584 at the 2010 census.[3] The city is adjacent to, and named after, Lake Worth, a popular recreational lake in the northwestern portion of Tarrant County.

Lake Worth, Texas
City
City of Lake Worth
Location of Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°48′39″N 97°25′57″W
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Walter Bowen
Jim Smith
Geoffrey White
Gene Ferguson
Ronny Parsley
Pat O. Hill
Gary Stuard
Clint Dewayne Narmore
 • City ManagerBrett McGuire
Area
 • Total2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)
 • Land2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,584
 • Density1,800/sq mi (710/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76135-76136
Area code(s)817
FIPS code48-41056[1]
GNIS feature ID1339528[2]
Websitehttp://www.lakeworthtx.org/

Geography

Lake Worth is located at 32°48′39″N 97°25′57″W (32.810916, -97.432577).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19502,351—
19603,83363.0%
19704,95829.4%
19804,394−11.4%
19904,5914.5%
20004,6180.6%
20104,584−0.7%
Est. 20184,957[5]8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

At the 2000 census there were 4,618 people, 1,660 households, and 1,233 families living in the city. The population density was 1,831.2 people per square mile (707.5/km²). There were 1,751 housing units at an average density of 694.4/sq mi (268.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.20% White, 0.87% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 6.17% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 14.51%.[1]

Of the 1,660 households 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 10.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median household income was $39,101 and the median family income was $41,703. Males had a median income of $31,192 versus $25,148 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,522. About 7.7% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of Lake Worth is served by the Lake Worth Independent School District.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lake Worth city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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