Fort Worth
Fort Worth: Geography and Climate
Fort Worth: History
Fort Worth: Population Profile
Fort Worth: Municipal Government
Fort Worth: Economy
Fort Worth: Education and Research
Fort Worth: Health Care
Fort Worth: Recreation
Fort Worth: Convention Facilities
Fort Worth: Transportation
Fort Worth: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1849 (incorporated 1873)
Head Official: Mayor Michael J. Moncrief (NP) (since 2003)
City Population
1980: 385,164
1990: 447,619
2000: 534,694
2003 estimate: 585,122
Percent change, 1990–2000: 19.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 33rd
U.S. rank in 1990: 28th (State rank: 6th)
U.S. rank in 2000: 27th (State rank: 6th)
Metropolitan Area Population (CMSA) 1990: 4,037,282
2000: 5,221,801
Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.3%
U.S. rank in 1990: 9th
U.S. rank in 2000: 9th
Area: 292.5 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Ranges from 500 to 800 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 65.5° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 34.73 inches
Major Economic Sectors: services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing
Unemployment rate: 5.0% (December 2004)
Per Capita Income: $18,800 (2000)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 41,280
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Texas at
Arlington, Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan College
Daily Newspaper: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
