Edgecliff Village, Texas facts for kids
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Town of Edgecliff Village, Texas
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Location of Edgecliff Village in Tarrant County, Texas
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| country | United States | |
| state | Texas | |
| county | Tarrant | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,788 | |
| • Density | 3,183/sq mi (1,225.9/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| zip code |
76134
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| Area code(s) | 817 | |
| FIPS code | 48-22588 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412465 | |
| Website | cour60.wix.com/evgov | |
Edgecliff Village is a small town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It's special because it's completely surrounded by the larger city of Fort Worth. This means it's like a small community "island" within a big city. In 2020, about 3,788 people lived there.
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Where is Edgecliff Village?
Edgecliff Village is a unique town in Texas. It is an "enclave" community. This means it is entirely surrounded by the city of Fort Worth.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Edgecliff Village?
This section looks at the population of Edgecliff Village. It shows how the number of people living there has changed over time. It also describes the different groups of people who call the town home.
Population Growth Over Time
The town's population has grown a lot since 1960.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 339 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,143 | 237.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,695 | 135.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,715 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,550 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,776 | 8.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,788 | 36.5% | |
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In 2020, the town had 3,788 residents. There were 974 households and 776 families living in Edgecliff Village.
Different Backgrounds in the Town
The people living in Edgecliff Village come from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures makes the town a diverse place.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,354 | 35.74% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 587 | 15.5% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 4 | 0.11% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 250 | 6.6% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Background (not Hispanic) | 8 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 115 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,468 | 38.75% |
| Total | 3,788 |
What About the Economy?
Edgecliff Village is growing! There used to be about 206 acres (0.8 square kilometers) of open land. This land is now being used to build new single-family homes. Once these homes are built, there won't be much open land left for new houses in the town. This land was bought from the Hunt family of Texas.
The town is in a good spot for travel. It's close to major highways like Interstate 35W and Interstate 20 (also known as Loop I-820).
The biggest business in Edgecliff Village is the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This company has a printing plant right inside the town.
One interesting fact is that the tax rate in Edgecliff Village is lower than in nearby towns. However, the town has fewer public services. For example, there is no public library or many developed parks.
Learning and Schools
Students in Edgecliff Village attend schools from two different school districts. These are the Crowley and Fort Worth Independent School Districts.
See also
In Spanish: Edgecliff Village para niños
