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.
Tarrant County locator map
Location of Tarrant County on Texas map.

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 : 16:18:10 (9th November 2024)
Density : 914 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 14.8% (2010-2020)
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0011Tarrant County Courthouse Full E Fort Worth Texas
0011Tarrant County Courthouse Full E Fort Worth Texas image

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.

Tarrant County map

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

Tarrant County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Tarrant County (9)

People born in Tarrant County, including voice actor Aaron Dismuke, businessman Brad Hunstable, actress Kaytha Coker, .

List

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.