Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County: County in Texas, United States
About
Tarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,809,034 and a population density of 778 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,123,347 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Worth. The county was created 175 years ago in 1848.
Tarrant County is located in northern Texas, comprising part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,110,640 making it the 3rd most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Fort Worth.
History
Early days
Tarrant County was established in 1849 and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. Fort Worth became the county seat in 1853. Early settlers raised livestock.
Growth
Fort Worth and surrounding areas have grown rapidly since the 1970s. The economy diversified from oil and livestock to include aerospace, defense, technology and manufacturing.
Economy
Defense
The economy is strongly driven by defense manufacturing, especially aerospace and aviation. Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter have major regional facilities.
Financial services
Numerous banks and financial service firms are headquartered in Fort Worth, including American Airlines.
Healthcare
The extensive Texas Health Resources and Baylor Scott & White Health systems are also major employers.
Attractions
Top attractions include:
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Zoo - one of the top zoos in the U.S.
Quick Facts about Tarrant County
| Population : | 2,123,347 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2324 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.7% |
| Named for : | Edward H. Tarrant |
| Altitude : | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Capital : | Fort Worth |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:05:40 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 914 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tarrant County is located at 32°46'18"N 97°17'28"W (32.7715600, -97.2912400). It has 6 neighbors: Dallas County, Denton County, Ellis County, Johnson County, Parker County and Wise County.
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The largest city of Tarrant County is Fort Worth with a population of 927,720. Other cities include, Arlington population 398,864, Mansfield population 73,094, North Richland Hills population 71,949 and Euless population 57,332. See all Tarrant County cities & populated places.
Tarrant County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tarrant County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Tarrant County
Tarrant County has 6 neighbours.
- Dallas County county in Texas, United States
- Denton County county in Texas, United States
- Ellis County county in Texas, United States
- Johnson County county in Texas, United States
- Parker County county in Texas, United States
- Wise County county in Texas, United States
- Fort Worth
Demographics
The population of Tarrant County increased by 14.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,809,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,847,882 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,882,205 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,912,767 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,946,122 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,984,880 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,023,556 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,056,451 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,081,446 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,102,515 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,123,347 | 0.98% | estimation process |
People born in Tarrant County (9)
People born in Tarrant County, including voice actor Aaron Dismuke, businessman Brad Hunstable, actress Kaytha Coker, .
List
- Stephen G. McFarland (Career Diplomat) he was born in 21/12/1954
- Tom E. Huff (American writer) he was born in 08/01/1938
- Ethan Couch (American convicted of manslaughter) he was born in 11/04/1997
- Kara Killmer (American film actor) she was born in 14/06/1988
- Eddie Kirkland (American Christian musician and pastor) he was born in 16/12/1981
- Ricky Lee Green (American Serial Killer) he was born in 27/12/1960
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
| El Paso | 681,534 | The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. |
