Azle, Texas facts for kids
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City of Azle, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Texas |
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| Counties | Parker, Tarrant | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.81 sq mi (22.82 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.79 sq mi (22.77 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.20% | |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,369 | |
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13,518 | |
| • Density | 1,517.5/sq mi (585.85/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
76020
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| Area codes | 682, 817 | |
| FIPS code | 48-05168 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409766 | |
| Website | www.cityofazle.org | |
Azle is a city in Texas, a state in the United States. It is located west of Fort Worth. Azle is found in both Parker and Tarrant Counties. In 2020, about 13,369 people lived there.
Azle is known for its Azle Marching Green Pride band. It is also home to the Fighting Azle Hornets sports teams.
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History of Azle
The first people settled in Azle in 1846. A young doctor named James Azle Steward moved into a log cabin. Other settlers soon joined him near streams like Ash Creek and Silver Creek.
Dr. Steward helped start the first cemetery, Ash Creek. The oldest graves there are from 1874. In 1881, the first post office opened. The town was first called O'Bar. But in 1883, Dr. Steward asked for the name to be changed to Azle. He also gave the land for the town.
The town's early economy was based on agriculture, which means farming. Farmers grew crops like wheat, corn, peanuts, and cotton. They also grew fruits such as watermelons and peaches. Later, dairy farming became important. Local milk was sold to creameries in Fort Worth.
Azle's population grew steadily. By 1920, 150 people lived there. In 1933, a highway connected Azle to Fort Worth. This made travel much easier. Also, Eagle Mountain Lake was created nearby by building a dam.
In the late 1930s, Azle got electricity. The population grew a lot, from 800 people in 1940 to 2,696 in 1960. By 1980, it was 5,822. Over time, farming became less important. Farmland was turned into housing developments. More factories and businesses came to Azle. In 1984, there were 26 businesses. By 2000, the population reached 9,600.
Geography of Azle
Azle is located on State Highway 199. It is about 17 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth. Most of Azle is in Tarrant County, but a part of it reaches into Parker County.
The city covers a total area of about 8.81 square miles. Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,969 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,493 | 51.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,822 | 29.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,868 | 52.3% | |
| 2000 | 9,600 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,947 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 13,369 | 22.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,562 | 33.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Azle has grown a lot over the years. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Azle as of 2020. This is called the racial composition.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 10,660 | 79.74% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 214 | 1.6% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 71 | 0.53% |
| Asian (NH) | 111 | 0.83% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 6 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 18 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 660 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,629 | 12.18% |
| Total | 13,369 |
In 2020, there were 13,369 people living in Azle. These people made up 4,705 households and 3,499 families.
Economy and Jobs
The economy of Azle includes many different businesses. Here are some of the biggest employers in the city, based on a 2022 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Azle ISD | 992 |
| 2 | Walmart | 426 |
| 3 | Texas Health/Harris Methodist Hospital | 240 |
| 4 | Tri-County Electric Coop | 142 |
| 5 | City of Azle | 139 |
| 6 | Azle Manor Nursing Home | 125 |
| 7 | Integrated Machine Solutions | 117 |
| 8 | Rockwell American (Quality Trailer) | 105 |
| 9 | Albertson's Grocery | 100 |
| 10 | Brookshire's Grocery | 90 |
Education in Azle
The Azle Independent School District serves the City of Azle. Students from Azle High School have achieved great success. In 2005, their Math/Science and Journalism teams won a state championship.
The Marching Green Pride band from Azle High School is also very successful. They have advanced to the State Marching competition many times. This includes in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013. In 2011, they placed 18th out of 244 bands in Texas. In 2013, they placed 13th.
Notable People from Azle
Many famous people have connections to Azle. These are people who have achieved success in different fields.
- John Atwell, NASCAR driver
- James Casey professional football coach
- Andrew Greer, musician
- Stephanie Klick, member of the Texas House of Representatives
- Robert Landers, Senior PGA golfer
- Ken Maddox, California politician, Azle High School alumnus
- Les Peden, American baseball player
- James Reasoner, author of over 150 Westerns
- Jon Shirley, president of Microsoft Corporation
- Chas Skelly, UFC Fighter
- Red Steagall, American actor, musician, poet, and stage performer
- Shelbi Vaughan, Olympic discus thrower
- John T. Walker, USMC Lieutenant General
See also
In Spanish: Azle para niños
