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'''Lake Worth''' is a city in [[Tarrant County, Texas|Tarrant County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]. The population was 4,584 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lake Worth city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 30, 2011}}</ref> The city is adjacent to, and named after, [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]], a popular recreational lake in the northwestern portion of Tarrant County.


'''Lake Worth''' is a city in [[Tarrant County, Texas|Tarrant County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 4,711 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. The city is adjacent to, and named after, [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]], a popular recreational lake in the northwestern portion of Tarrant County.
==Geography==
Lake Worth is located at {{coord|32|48|39|N|97|25|57|W|type:city}} (32.810916, -97.432577).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 2.5&nbsp;square miles (6.5&nbsp;km²), all land.
===Surrounding municipalities===


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.5|mi2|km2}}, all land.
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{{Geographic location| width = auto
| title = '''Surrounding municipalities'''
|Center = Lake Worth
|Center = Lake Worth
|North = [[Fort Worth, Texas| Fort Worth]]
|North = [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]]
|Northeast = [[Saginaw, Texas | Saginaw]] <br /> (8 miles)
|Northeast = [[Saginaw, Texas|Saginaw]] <br /> (8 miles)
|East = [[Sansom Park, Texas| Sansom Park]] <br /> (4 miles)
|East = [[Sansom Park, Texas|Sansom Park]] <br /> (4 miles)
|Southeast = [[Fort Worth, Texas| Fort Worth]] <br /> (9 miles)
|Southeast = [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]] <br /> (9 miles)
|South = [[White Settlement, Texas | White Settlement]] <br /> (5 miles)
|South = [[White Settlement, Texas|White Settlement]] <br /> (5 miles)
|Southwest = [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]]
|Southwest = [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]]
|West = [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]]
|West = [[Lake Worth (Texas)|Lake Worth]]
|Northwest = [[Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas | Lakeside]] <br /> (4 miles)
|Northwest = [[Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas|Lakeside]] <br /> (4 miles)
}}
}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1950= 2351
| 1950 = 2351
|1960= 3833
| 1960 = 3833
|1970= 4958
| 1970 = 4958
|1980= 4394
| 1980 = 4394
|1990= 4591
| 1990 = 4591
|2000= 4618
| 2000 = 4618
|2010= 4584
| 2010 = 4584
| 2020 = 4711
|estyear=2014
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=4727
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,618 people, 1,660 households, and 1,233 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,831.2 people per square mile (707.5/km²). There were 1,751 housing units at an average density of 694.4/sq&nbsp;mi (268.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.87% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.89% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.95% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.17% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.82% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 14.51% of the population.


{| class="wikitable"
There were 1,660 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.
|+'''Lake Worth racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4841056&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}

!Race
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
!Number

!Percentage
The median income for a household in the city was $39,101, and the median income for a family was $41,703. Males had a median income of $31,192 versus $25,148 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,522. About 7.7% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|2,671
|56.7%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|70
|1.49%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|29
|0.62%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|43
|0.91%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|8
|0.17%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|15
|0.32%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|153
|3.25%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|1,722
|36.55%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''4,711'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 4,711 people, 1,704 households, and 1,162 families residing in the city.


==Education==
==Education==

The city of Lake Worth is served by the [[Lake Worth Independent School District]].
The city of Lake Worth is served by the [[Lake Worth Independent School District]].


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
http://nwtcc.org (Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce)
* [http://www.lakeworthtx.org/ City of Lake Worth official website]
* [http://www.lakeworthtx.org/ City of Lake Worth official website]
* [http://nwtcc.org Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://scenicshores.blogspot.com/2007/12/dredging-faqs.html Lake Worth Dredging FAQ's (Texas)]
* [http://scenicshores.blogspot.com/2007/12/dredging-faqs.html Lake Worth dredging FAQs]


{{Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex}}
{{Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex}}
{{Tarrant County, Texas}}
{{Tarrant County, Texas}}
{{Texas}}
{{Texas}}

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[[Category:Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]
[[Category:Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 4 October 2024

Lake Worth, Texas
City
City of Lake Worth
Location of Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
Location of Lake Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°48′47″N 97°25′50″W / 32.81306°N 97.43056°W / 32.81306; -97.43056
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2)
 • Land2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,711
 • Density1,900/sq mi (740/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76135-76136
Area code817
FIPS code48-41056[3]
GNIS feature ID2411608[2]
Websitehttp://www.lakeworthtx.org/

Lake Worth is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,711 at the 2020 census. The city is adjacent to, and named after, Lake Worth, a popular recreational lake in the northwestern portion of Tarrant County.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19502,351—
19603,83363.0%
19704,95829.4%
19804,394−11.4%
19904,5914.5%
20004,6180.6%
20104,584−0.7%
20204,7112.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
Lake Worth racial composition as of 2020[5]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 2,671 56.7%
Black or African American (NH) 70 1.49%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 29 0.62%
Asian (NH) 43 0.91%
Pacific Islander (NH) 8 0.17%
Some Other Race (NH) 15 0.32%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 153 3.25%
Hispanic or Latino 1,722 36.55%
Total 4,711

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,711 people, 1,704 households, and 1,162 families residing in the city.

Education

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The city of Lake Worth is served by the Lake Worth Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Worth, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  6. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  7. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[6][7]
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