Westworth Village, Texas facts for kids
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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 | 600 ft (200 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 | 2412244 |
| Website | Westworth Village, Texas |
Westworth Village is a small city located in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It's a community where about 2,585 people lived as of the 2020 census.
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History of Westworth Village
The city of Westworth Village grew a lot because of the Carswell Air Force Base. In 1941, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce gave 1,400 acres of land to the government. This land was used to build the air force base. Westworth Village officially became a city in the same year.
Geography and Climate
Westworth Village covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Westworth Village
The weather in Westworth Village has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
People of Westworth Village
| 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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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Westworth Village in 2020. NH means "Non-Hispanic."
| 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 |
In 2020, there were 2,585 people living in the city. These people lived in 1,154 households. There were also 672 families.
Education in Westworth Village
The Fort Worth Independent School District serves Westworth Village. This district provides public education for students.
Schools that serve students in Westworth Village include:
- Burton Hill Elementary School (Ft.Worth)
- Stripling Middle School (Fort Worth)
- Arlington Heights High School (Fort Worth)
City Services and Facilities
Police Department
The Westworth Village Police Department helps keep the city safe. It operates from the Westworth Village Justice Center.
Part of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth is located in Westworth Village. This is an important military base.
See also
In Spanish: Westworth Village (Texas) para niños
