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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 | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,952 |
| • Density | 218.34/sq mi (84.28/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 | 2410713 |
| Website | Haslet, TX |
Haslet is a city in Texas, USA. It is mostly in Tarrant County and a small part is in Denton County. Haslet is part of the big Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area. It is about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles south of Denton. Major roads like Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 287 are nearby. The Alliance Airport is also very close. In 2020, about 1,952 people lived in Haslet.
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History of Haslet
Haslet began to be settled around 1880. A real community likely started in 1883. This was when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway built its tracks through the area. The railroad's contractor was from a town called Haslett, Michigan. That's how Haslet, Texas, got its name!
A post office opened in Haslet in 1887. By 1896, the local school had one teacher and 21 students. The population was small, with 67 people in 1903 and 50 in 1915. In the 1920s, Haslet had a few stores. These included three grocery stores, a hardware store, and a dry goods store. There was also a cotton gin, which is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds.
Geography and Climate
Haslet is located in Texas. The city has a total area of about 8.94 square miles (23.16 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water. Haslet is about 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level.
Climate in Haslet
Haslet has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
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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) |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 | |||||||||||||
People of Haslet (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere and what groups they belong to.
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 1,952 | 28.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,861 | 154.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,525 | 78.13% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 52 | 2.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.46% |
| Asian (NH) | 42 | 2.15% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.31% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 83 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 | 12.04% |
| Total | 1,952 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,952 people living in Haslet. These people lived in 835 households, and 730 of those were families.
Economy and Business
Haslet is a very important place for transportation and moving goods. It's called a major intermodal hub. This means it connects different ways of transport, like roads and air.
The city has a strong network for transportation and distribution. This is thanks to its major highways and the nearby Alliance Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is also only about 30 minutes away.
Haslet is working to bring in new companies and businesses. It has a low property tax rate, which can attract businesses.
See also
In Spanish: Haslet (Texas) para niños
