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City of Haslet
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Location of Haslet in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Tarrant, Denton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.94 sq mi (23.16 km2) |
| • Land | 8.93 sq mi (23.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,517 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,923 |
| • Density | 215.44/sq mi (83.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76052
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| Area code(s) | 682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-32720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337443 |
| Website | Haslet, TX |
Haslet is a city in mostly Tarrant County and partly in Denton County within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in the U.S. state of Texas, and is located 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles south of Denton. Haslet borders Interstate 35W, U.S. Highway 287, and Alliance Airport.
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History
According to the Handbook of Texas, the area was settled around 1880, but it is likely that no distinct community formed until 1883, when the tracks of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway were extended through the area. Haslett, Michigan was the hometown of the railroad's contractor. A post office opened in 1887; by 1896 the one-teacher school had twenty-one students. Haslet's population was sixty-seven in 1903 and fifty in 1915. During the 1920s Haslet had three grocery stores as well as a hardware store, dry goods store, and cotton gin.
Geography
Haslet is located at 32°57′35″N 97°20′24″W / 32.95972°N 97.34000°W (32.959733, -97.340028).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.22%, is water. Haslet is 702 ft. above sea level.
Surrounding municipalities
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Rhome (11 miles) |
Justin (9 miles) |
Roanoke (10 miles) |
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| Newark (9 miles) |
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Keller (9 miles) |
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 Haslet  |
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| Eagle Mountain (12 miles) |
Saginaw (9 miles) |
Fort Worth (16 miles) |
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, Haslet has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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| temperatures in °F precipitation totals in inches source: NWS, Ft Worth Alliance Airport TX |
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| Climate data for Haslet, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
109 (43) |
112 (44) |
112 (44) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
112 (44) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 65.3 (18.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
83.3 (28.5) |
88.2 (31.2) |
91.1 (32.8) |
92.2 (33.4) |
87.3 (30.7) |
81.1 (27.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
92.4 (33.6) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
38.5 (3.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
59.2 (15.1) |
73.8 (23.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
76.9 (24.9) |
64.7 (18.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.12 (54) |
2.09 (53) |
3.09 (78) |
3.60 (91) |
3.96 (101) |
4.12 (105) |
2.28 (58) |
2.33 (59) |
2.71 (69) |
3.33 (85) |
2.05 (52) |
1.93 (49) |
33.61 (854) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.4 (3.6) |
2.4 (6.13) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 77 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 276 | — | |
| 1980 | 262 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 795 | 203.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,134 | 42.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,517 | 33.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,923 | 26.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2010, 1,517 people, 533 households, and 454 families resided in the town. The population density was 151.2 people per square mile (58.4/km2). The 533 housing units averaged 53.6 per square mile (20.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8.5% of the population. Males made up 51.3% of the population and females, 48.7%.
Of the 533 households, 40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a single householder with no spouse present, and 14.8% were not families. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.1. The median age was 43.1 years.
According to Applied Geographic Solutions in 2012, the population had grown to 1,593 and total dwellings had increased to 566. About 45.4% of each household had an income of $100,000 or more with 71% making $60,000 or more. The median household income was $90,356. About 36.26% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher; 93% had at least a high school education. Home values averaged $249,200. Owner-occupied housing units were 93.1%.
In 2010, the Gadberry Group named Haslet as one of the top-10 most notable areas in the country for growth.
Economic growth
Considered a major intermodal hub, Haslet has a transportation and distribution network via major highways, and nearby Alliance Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 30 minutes away.
Haslet's primary trade area was 605,917 in 2015 and is expected to grow to 675,018 by 2019. With a build-out of only 20% of available sites, Haslet is positioning itself to attract new corporations and businesses. Haslet offers a property tax rate of 33 cents per $100.
Living in Haslet
The City of Haslet provides a safe, rural setting for families. Haslet’s award-winning Northwest Independent School District [1], low crime rate and dedicated fire department make the city attractive for families. Haslet’s Sports Association presents an impressive array of organized sports. Annual events include:
- Haslet Hustle
- Halloween Haunted Hayride
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Wild West Fest and Rodeo
- July 4
See also
In Spanish: Haslet (Texas) para niños
