Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth: The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in western Texas. Fort Worth is known for its stockyards and its rodeo.

About

Fort Worth is a city located in the county of Tarrant in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 741,206 and a population density of 815 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 927,720 inhabitants.

The city was created 175 years ago in 1848.

Fort Worth is a major city located in north Texas, adjacent to Dallas. As of July 29, 2023, Fort Worth has an estimated population of 918,915. Here are some key facts about the city:

History

Fort Worth began as an Army outpost in 1849. It later became a major commercial center for the cattle industry and oil boom in the late 1800s.

Location & Geography

Fort Worth sits along the Trinity River in the northern Texas prairie lands. The Fort Worth Stockyards preserve the city's cowboy heritage.

Economy

Major companies headquartered in Fort Worth include American Airlines, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Pier 1 Imports. It is a business hub with oil, healthcare and financial services.

Culture & Entertainment

Popular attractions include the Kimbell Art Museum, the Water Gardens, Sundance Square and the Cowtown Coliseum rodeo. The city has an energetic live music scene.

Population

Fort Worth has a diverse population including significant numbers of Hispanic/Latino and African American residents. The city continues to grow rapidly.

In summary, Fort Worth combines cowboy culture with a modern economy and urban amenities. It provides a more relaxed environment compared to neighboring Dallas.

Fort Worth locator map
Location of Fort Worth on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Fort Worth

Population : 927,720 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Tarrant County
Twitter username : cityoffortworth, VisitFortWorth
Postal code : 76126–76127, 76191–76193, 76155, 76180–76182, 76185, 76244, 76101–76124, 76166, 76179, 76150, 76129–76137, 76147–76148, 76140, 76177, 76161–76164, 76195–76199
Phone Area Codes : 817, 682
Area : 909.61 km2
Official name : Fort Worth
Named for : William J. Worth
Altitude : 709 feet / 216 meters
Capital city : Fort Worth is capital of Tarrant County
Establishment : January 01, 1849 (175 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 04:46:24 (23rd December 2024)
Density : 1,020 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 20.1% (2010-2020)
Fort Worth June 2016 68 'skyline' image
Fort Worth June 2016 68 'skyline'
Fort Worth June 2016 68 'skyline' image

Geography

Fort Worth is located at 32°43'31"N 97°19'15"W (32.7254100, -97.3208500). It has 4 neighbors: Forest Hill, Haltom City, Keller and River Oaks.

Fort Worth map

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Fort Worth has 4 neighbours.

  • Forest Hill suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
  • Haltom City A city in Tarrant County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Haltom City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Haltom City Historical Society and the Haltom City Civic Center.
  • Keller A city in Tarrant County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Keller is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Keller Historical Society and the Keller Municipal Center.
  • River Oaks City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Demographics

The population of Fort Worth increased by 20.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 741,206 - census
2011 764,142 3% estimation process
2012 781,046 2.16% estimation process
2013 796,073 1.89% estimation process
2014 815,057 2.33% estimation process
2015 835,356 2.43% estimation process
2016 856,177 2.43% estimation process
2017 874,809 2.13% estimation process
2018 893,216 2.06% estimation process
2019 909,585 1.8% estimation process
2020 927,720 1.95% estimation process

Fort Worth zip code is 76102. County name: Tarrant, County fips: 48439

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People born in Fort Worth (200)

People born in Fort Worth, including John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman, film and television actor Larry Hagman, actor, director and film producer Bill Paxton, .

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Schools in Fort Worth

College & universities near Fort Worth, TX

Code Name City ZIP
228547 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth (TX) 76102-6524
229160 Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth (TX) 76105-1536
228875 Texas Christian University Fort Worth (TX) 76129
450304 Brite Divinity School Fort Worth (TX) 76129
228909 University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth (TX) 76107-2699

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Worth, TX

Code Name Address Type
FTW Fort Worth Central Station 1001 Jones Street RAIL
CBR Cleburne 206 North Border St. RAIL
DAL Union Station 400 South Houston St. RAIL
DAG Dallas, TX 205 South Lamar Street BUS
MSQ Mesquite, TX 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n BUS

Post offices near Fort Worth

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Fort Worth Post Office Fort Worth (TX) 76102
Central Fort Worth Post Office Fort Worth (TX) 76102
Eighth Avenu Post Office Fort Worth (TX) 76110
Arlington Heigh Post Office Fort Worth (TX) 76107
Riversid Post Office Fort Worth (TX) 76111

Other cities in Tarrant County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tarrant County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
Arlington 398,864 The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Mansfield 73,094 The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
North Richland Hills 71,949 The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Euless 57,332 The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Grapevine 55,780 A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Bedford 48,352 The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Keller 46,939 A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Haltom City 43,874 A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Hurst 38,172 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Southlake 32,280 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Colleyville 27,085 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Saginaw 24,860 City in Texas
Watauga 24,188 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Benbrook 23,312 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
White Settlement 17,776 City in Texas
Crowley 17,593 City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Fort Worth distances to largest Texas cities