Dalworthington Gardens, Texas facts for kids
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Dalworthington, Texas
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| City of Dalworthington Gardens | |
| Motto(s):
"A rural oasis in the heart of the metroplex"
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Location of Dalworthington Gardens in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) 1.95% |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,293 |
| • Density | 1,282.44/sq mi (495.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-19084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410290 |
| Website | http://www.cityofdwg.net/ |
Dalworthington Gardens is a small city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It's like a quiet neighbor to the bigger city of Arlington. People sometimes call it "a rural oasis" because it feels like a peaceful countryside spot, even though it's close to busy cities.
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History of Dalworthington Gardens
This community started in 1934 during a tough time called the Great Depression. The government had a plan to help families. It was called the "subsistence homestead project." The idea was to help people live better by working part-time jobs and growing their own food.
Dalworthington Gardens was one of five such projects in Texas. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, suggested this area. She visited the Fort Worth family of her son's fiancée and liked the spot.
Out of the five projects, Dalworthington Gardens is the only one still around today. It has kept its original rules about land use. This means that some older homes on larger lots can still have farm animals. So, you might see a small, older house with livestock next to a big, modern house worth a lot of money!
The city's name is a mix of three nearby cities: Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington. This kind of mixed name is called a portmanteau.
Geography of Dalworthington Gardens
Dalworthington Gardens covers about 4.7 square kilometers (about 1.8 square miles). A small part of this area, about 1.95%, is water.
The city's northern edge touches another town called Pantego. Both Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego are completely surrounded by the city of Arlington. This means Arlington wraps around them like a big hug!
Population and People
The number of people living in Dalworthington Gardens has grown over the years. In 1950, there were 267 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,293 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 267 | — | |
| 1960 | 430 | 61.0% | |
| 1970 | 757 | 76.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,100 | 45.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,758 | 59.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,186 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,259 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,293 | 1.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,273 | 0.6% | |
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The city is home to a mix of different people. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020 (NH means Non-Hispanic):
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,625 | 70.87% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 201 | 8.77% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.22% |
| Asian (NH) | 135 | 5.89% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.13% |
| Some other race (NH) | 8 | 0.35% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 87 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 229 | 9.99% |
| Total | 2,293 |
In 2020, there were 2,293 people living in the city. There were 789 households, which means 789 different homes or families.
Education in Dalworthington Gardens
Public Schools
Students in Dalworthington Gardens attend schools in the Arlington Independent School District. This district serves many students in the area.
The schools that serve Dalworthington Gardens include:
- Key Elementary School
- Gunn Junior High School
- Martin High School
- Arlington High School
In Texas, school district borders don't always match city borders. This is because school districts manage their own schools. Dalworthington Gardens has always been part of the Arlington school district.
Colleges and Universities
There are no colleges right inside Dalworthington Gardens. However, students can easily get to the University of Texas at Arlington. This university is very close by.
The community also has access to Tarrant County College. This is a junior college system with campuses in nearby cities.
See also
In Spanish: Dalworthington Gardens para niños
