Lake Worth, Texas
Lake Worth: City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
About
Lake Worth is a city located in the county of Tarrant in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,584 and a population density of 714 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,867 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Worth
| Population : | 4,867 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Tarrant County |
| Postal code : | 76135–76136 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 817 |
| Area : | 6.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 643 feet / 196 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:24:55 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 758 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Worth is located at 32°48'17"N 97°26'42"W (32.8048500, -97.4450200).
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Official website of Lake Worth
Demographics
The population of Lake Worth increased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,584 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,720 | 2.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,754 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,780 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,830 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,906 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,969 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,951 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,933 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,896 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,867 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,730 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,099 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -15.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,020 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,069 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.1% |
| White only, percent : | 32.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 62.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 29.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 330 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $870 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $298 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $643 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,850 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,032 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,196 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 315,493 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 95,418 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,754 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,440 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,702 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 528 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 270 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,482.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.12 |
People born in Lake Worth (1)
Terry West was born in Lake Worth
Schools in Lake Worth
College & universities near Lake Worth, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224828 | Fort Worth Beauty School | Benbrook (TX) | 76116 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake 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 Lake Worth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Post Office | Fort Worth (TX) | 76135 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lake Worth , Florida city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States with a population of 38,701 people.
Other cities in Tarrant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tarrant County , TX. (more)
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Worth distances to largest Texas cities
