Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with a population of about 1,008,106. Parts of Fort Worth also extend into Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties.
Denton · Johnson · Parker · Tarrant · Wise
Counties
1,008,106
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
350.3 sq mi
Land Area
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Fort Worth on Wikipedia
Fort Worth City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Fort Worth.
Major roads: Loop 820 · FM 178 · I-20 · I-30 · I-35 · I-635 · I-820 · I-820 (Express Lanes)
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Fort Worth from our research
What we've verified about Fort Worth, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1849 army fort that became a cattle-drive capital, a meatpacking giant, an oil-money town, and a home of American military aviation. Details →
- Dining
- 1026 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian; 339 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 369 public schools within 12 miles, across 38 districts and charters, mainly Fort Worth ISD, Castleberry ISD and Birdville ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (24 mi), Lake Mineral Wells Trailway - Weatherford TH (28 mi), Lake Mineral Wells Trailway - Garner TH (37 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Worth (7 mi), Lake Arlington (10 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 162 licensed plumbers, 299 licensed HVAC contractors and 294 licensed electricians serve Fort Worth. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth lies in five counties: Denton, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Fort Worth
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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