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Lake Worth, TX
City in Tarrant County, Texas.
Population
4,829
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,959
ZIP codes
0
Lake Worth and its ZIP codes
Lake Worth at a glance
- Lake Worth is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,910, 4% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,700 (17% below Texas) and median rent is $1,508 a month.
Local data for Lake Worth, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Worth, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,910
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$236,700
Median rent
$1,508/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,613), Irish Americans (344), German Americans (289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tarrant County. PPP loans are for Lake Worth.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,950
1,017,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.9B
FY 2026, $12,287 per person
How people get to work
Lake Worth, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled20.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Worth, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
2,493
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4,999
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 37°F
32.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Worth, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.9%
U.S. 11.1% +8.8 pts
Cities near Lake Worth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sansom ParkCity | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| River OaksCity | 2.9 mi | 2 |
| Westworth VillageCity | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| LakesideTown | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| White SettlementCity | 3.9 mi | 5 |
| Westover HillsTown | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SaginawCity | 4.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Fort WorthCity | 5.2 mi | 351.9 |
| Blue MoundCity | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BenbrookCity | 8.8 mi | 10.8 |
| Pelican BayCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Haltom CityCity | 9.3 mi | 12.4 |
| AzleCity | 9.8 mi | 8.8 |
| WataugaCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| SanctuaryTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Richland HillsCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Worth, TX in?
- Lake Worth is in Tarrant County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lake Worth, TX?
- About 4,829 people live in Lake Worth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Worth?
- Nearby places include Sansom Park (1.8 mi), River Oaks (2.9 mi), Westworth Village (3.5 mi), Lakeside (3.5 mi), White Settlement (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023