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Westworth Village, Texas
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| City of Westworth Village | |
| Motto(s):
"The Hidden Jewel of the Metroplex"
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Location of Westworth Village in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,585 |
| • Density | 1,243/sq mi (478.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76114
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-78064 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1349880 |
| Website | Westworth Village, Texas |
Westworth Village is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,585 at the 2020 census.
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History
The town's growth was helped in large part by the construction and development of Carswell Air Force Base. In 1941, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce deeded 1,400 acres to the federal government for the construction of the base, and the town was incorporated the same year.
Geography
Westworth Village is located at 32°45′34″N 97°25′7″W / 32.75944°N 97.41861°W (32.759412, –97.418519).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
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, Westworth Village has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 529 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,321 | 527.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,578 | 37.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,651 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,350 | −35.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,124 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,472 | 16.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,585 | 4.6% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,514 | 58.57% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 123 | 7.46% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 38 | 1.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 48 | 1.86% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 11 | 0.43% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 119 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 725 | 28.05% |
| Total | 2,585 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,585 people, 1,154 households, and 672 families residing in the city.
Education
Westworth Village is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Schools that serve Westworth Village include:
- Burton Hill Elementary School (Ft.Worth)
- Stripling Middle School (Fort Worth)
- Arlington Heights High School (Fort Worth)
Infrastructure
Police Department
The Westworth Village Police Department, based out of the Westworth Village Justice Center, serves the city.
The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has some territory in Westworth Village.
See also
In Spanish: Westworth Village (Texas) para niños
