Haslet, Texas

Town of Haslet, Texas
City

Location of Haslet in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°57′35″N 97°20′24″W / 32.95972°N 97.34000°W / 32.95972; -97.34000Coordinates: 32°57′35″N 97°20′24″W / 32.95972°N 97.34000°W / 32.95972; -97.34000
Country United StatesUnited States
State TexasTexas
Counties Tarrant, Denton
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • City Council Mayor Bob Golden
Warren Robb
Mitch Hill
Kathy Hopper
Harold Williams
Richard "Rick" Groesch
 • City Manager James Quin
Area
 • Total 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km2)
 • Land 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation 702 ft (214 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,517
 • Density 190/sq mi (72/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 76052
Area code(s) 817
FIPS code 48-32720[1]
GNIS feature ID 1337443[2]
Website

http://haslet.org/

http://hasletedc.com

Haslet is a city in Denton and Tarrant counties within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in the U.S. state of Texas and is located 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles south of Denton. Haslet borders Interstate 35W, U.S. Highway 287, and Alliance Airport.

History

According to the Handbook of Texas, the area was settled around 1880, but it is likely that no distinct community formed until 1883, when the tracks of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway were extended through the area. Haslett, Michigan was the hometown of the railroad's contractor. A post office opened in 1887; by 1896 the one-teacher school had twenty-one students. Haslet's population was sixty-seven in 1903 and fifty in 1915. During the 1920s Haslet had three grocery stores as well as a hardware store, dry goods store, and cotton gin. [3]

Geography

Haslet is located at 32°57′35″N 97°20′24″W / 32.95972°N 97.34000°W / 32.95972; -97.34000 (32.959733, -97.340028).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.22%, is water.[5] Haslet is 702 ft. above sea level.

Surrounding municipalities

 Rhome
(11 miles)		 Justin
(9 miles)		 Roanoke
(10 miles)
Newark
(9 miles)		 Keller
(9 miles)
   Haslet  
Eagle Mountain
(12 miles)		 Saginaw
(9 miles)		 Fort Worth
(16 miles)


Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Haslet has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Haslet, Texas
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: NWS, Ft Worth Alliance Airport TX
Climate data for Haslet, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 86
(30)		 90
(32)		 95
(35)		 100
(38)		 102
(39)		 108
(42)		 109
(43)		 112
(44)		 112
(44)		 99
(37)		 89
(32)		 90
(32)		 112
(44)
Average high °F (°C) 65.3
(18.5)		 67.4
(19.7)		 73.0
(22.8)		 78.1
(25.6)		 83.3
(28.5)		 88.2
(31.2)		 91.1
(32.8)		 92.2
(33.4)		 87.3
(30.7)		 81.1
(27.3)		 72.3
(22.4)		 66.0
(18.9)		 92.4
(33.6)
Average low °F (°C) 28.0
(−2.2)		 30.6
(−0.8)		 38.5
(3.6)		 50.5
(10.3)		 59.2
(15.1)		 73.8
(23.2)		 77.5
(25.3)		 76.9
(24.9)		 64.7
(18.2)		 50.8
(10.4)		 37.1
(2.8)		 28.8
(−1.8)		 23.5
(−4.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.12
(53.8)		 2.09
(53.1)		 3.09
(78.5)		 3.60
(91.4)		 3.96
(100.6)		 4.12
(104.6)		 2.28
(57.9)		 2.33
(59.2)		 2.71
(68.8)		 3.33
(84.6)		 2.05
(52.1)		 1.93
(49)		 33.61
(853.6)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.3
(0.8)		 0.3
(0.8)		 0.3
(0.8)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.0
(0)		 0.1
(0.3)		 1.4
(3.6)		 2.4
(6.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6 6 8 7 9 7 6 4 6 7 5 6 77
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX




Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970276—
1980262−5.1%
1990795203.4%
20001,13442.6%
20101,51733.8%
Est. 20151,786[7]17.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 1,517 people, 533 households, and 454 families residing in the town. The population density was 151.2 people per square mile (58.4/km²). There were 533 housing units at an average density of 53.6 per square mile (20.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population. Males made up 51.3% of the population and females, 48.7%.

There were 533 households out of which 40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.1.

The median age was 43.1 years.

According to Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) in 2012, the population had grown to 1,593 and total dwellings had increased to 566. 45.4% of each household had an income of $100,000 or more with 71% making $60,000 or more. The median household income was $90,356.

36.26% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher; 93% had at least a high school education.

Home values averaged $249,200. Owner-occupied housing units were 93.1%.

In 2010, The Gadberry Group (Location Intelligence Firm) named Haslet as one of the top 10 most notable areas in the country for growth.[9]

Economic growth

Considered a major intermodal hub, Haslet has an excellent transportation and distribution network via major highways, BNSF Railway Intermodel and Alliance Airport. DFW International Airport is 30 minutes away.

Haslet's primary trade area is expected to grow to 531,887 by 2015.[10] With a build-out of only 20% of available sites, Haslet is positioning itself to attract new corporations and businesses. Haslet offers a property tax rate of 29 cents per $100.

Other corporate distribution/warehouse centers in Haslet include:

Living in Haslet

The City of Haslet provides a safe, rural setting for families. Haslet’s award-winning Northwest Independent School District, low crime rate and dedicated fire department make the city attractive for families. Haslet’s Sports Association presents an impressive array of organized sports. Annual events include:

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Handbook of Texas, History of Haslet
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haslet city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Haslet, Texas
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "The Gadberry Group Top 10". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "Haslet Retail Analysis and Merchandising Plan" (PDF). Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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