Westover Hills, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Westover Hills, Texas
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Westover Hills Town Hall
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Location of Westover Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 903/sq mi (348.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76107
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-77788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413473 |
| Website | http://westoverhills.us/ |
Westover Hills is a small town located in Tarrant County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 641 people lived there.
This town is known for being a very wealthy area. In 2000, it was the richest place in Texas based on how much money each person earned. It was also the 12th richest place in the entire United States! While other towns in Texas have become even wealthier since then, Westover Hills is still the richest suburb of Fort Worth.
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About Westover Hills
Where is Westover Hills?
Westover Hills is located in the state of Texas. It is a small town, covering an area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Westover Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 197 | — | |
| 1950 | 266 | 35.0% | |
| 1960 | 307 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 374 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 671 | 79.4% | |
| 1990 | 672 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 658 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 682 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 641 | −6.0% | |
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In 2020, the census counted 641 people living in Westover Hills. There were 300 households (groups of people living together) and 247 families in the town.
Who Lives in Westover Hills?
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Westover Hills in 2020. Most residents are White.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 601 | 93.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 1.4% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.62% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 12 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 2.18% |
| Total | 641 |
Education in Westover Hills
Students in Westover Hills attend schools within the Fort Worth Independent School District. This district manages the public schools in the area.
Public Schools
The public schools that serve Westover Hills include:
- Mary Louise Phillips Elementary School
- This school was built in 1949. It was named after Mary Louise Phillips, who was the first woman to be on the school board for the Fort Worth Independent School District.
- Monnig Middle School
- Arlington Heights High School
Private Schools
Even though there are public schools, many families in Westover Hills choose to send their children to private schools. Some popular private schools include:
- Fort Worth Country Day School
- All Saints' Episcopal School
- Trinity Valley School
These three private schools are part of a group called the Southwestern Preparatory Conference.
See also
In Spanish: Westover Hills (Texas) para niños
