Fort Worth, Tex.

Mayor:Betsy Price (to 2017)

City Manager:Tom Higgins

2010 census population (rank):741,206 (16);Male:363,896 (49.3%);Female:377,310 (50.7%);White:452,885 (63.0%);Black:140,133 (18.0%);American Indian and Alaska Native:4,762 (0.5%);Asian:27,615 (3.5%);Other race:92,098 (13.2%);Two or more races:22,967 (1.8%);Hispanic/Latino:252,468 (33.8%).2010 population 18 and over:523,56365 and over:60,561Median age:32.

2014 population estimate (rank):812,238 (17)

Seeadditional census data

Land area:293 sq mi. (759 sq km);

Alt.:Highest, 780 ft.; lowest, 520 ft.

Avg. daily temp.:Jan., 43.4° F; July, 85.3° F

Churches:1,032, representing 72 denominations;

市属公园:222 (10,380 ac.);

Radio stations:¹AM, 29; FM, 48;

电视台:13

Civilian Labor Force (PMSA) May 2015:3,375,900;²

Unemployed (May 2015):3.8%¹;

Per capita personal income (MSA) 2013:$24,489

Chamber of Commerce:沃斯堡Chamber of Commerce, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 900, Fort Worth, TX 76102

1. Dallas–Fort Worth area. 2. Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, Tex.

Fort Worth, seat of Tarrant County, is situated in the north-central part ofTexason theTrinity River.

The city was founded by Maj. Ripley Arnold in 1849 as a military outpost on the Trinity River to protect settlers moving westward from frequent Indian attacks. It was named afterGen. William J. Worth, the commander of the Texas army. Fort Worth was incorporated in 1873. Its growth was stimulated in the 1870s by its proximity to theChisholm cattle trail. It prospered as a meat-packing and shipping center when the Texas and Pacific Railway arrived in 1876 and later experienced a new boom when oil was discovered nearby in 1917. The establishment of military installations in the area during both world wars also spurred the economy.

Fort Worth has traditionally been a diverse center of manufacturing and is not dependent on the oil or financial sectors. The city's industries range from clothing and food products to jet fighters, helicopters, computers, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. Fort Worth is a national leader in aviation products, electronic equipment, and refrigeration equipment. It is home to a multitude of major corporate headquarters, offices, and distribution centers.

See alsoEncyclopedia:Fort Worth.

Selected famous natives and residents:

Robert Bassfinancier;
Mark Brooksgolfer;
Betty Buckleysinger and actress;
Kate Capshawactress;
Ornette Colemancomposer;
Sandra Hayniegolfer;
Patricia Highsmithwriter;
Spanky McFarlandactor;
R. Bruce MerrifieldNobelist in chemistry;
Roger Millersinger;
Fess Parkeractor;
Bill Paxtonactor;
Rex Reedcritic;
Johnny Rutherfordauto racer;
Liz Smithcolumnist.

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See also:

Dallas, Tex.