Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 18 miles southeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 80,803. Parts of Mansfield also extend into Ellis and Johnson counties.
Ellis · Johnson · Tarrant
Counties
80,803
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
36.8 sq mi
Land Area
18 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Mansfield on Wikipedia
Mansfield City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Mansfield.
Major roads: FM 157 · State Hwy 360 · State Hwy 360 Sb · US Hwy 287 · US Hwy 287P Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Mansfield from our research
What we've verified about Mansfield, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A town named for the two men, Man and Feild, who built the first steam-powered gristmill in North Texas in the 1850s. Details →
- Dining
- 186 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Asian; 43 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 234 public schools within 12 miles, across 27 districts and charters, mainly Mansfield ISD, Newman International Academy of Arlington and Arlington 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 (9 mi), Cleburne (33 mi), Lake Mineral Wells Trailway - Weatherford TH (44 mi). Nearest lakes: Joe Pool Lake (6 mi), Lake Arlington (10 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 31 licensed plumbers, 65 licensed HVAC contractors and 48 licensed electricians serve Mansfield. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield lies in three counties: Ellis, Johnson and Tarrant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Mansfield
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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