Lake Worth is a city located in Tarrant County Texas. Lake Worth has a 2024 population of 4,588. Lake Worth is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Worth is $123,222 with a poverty rate of 12.96%. The median age in Lake Worth is 44.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Worth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,648 | 77.6% |
| Two or more races | 752 | 16% |
| Other race | 143 | 3.04% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,845 | 2.45 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 810 | 3.15 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 764 | 1.42 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 220 | 3.22 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 51 | 3.41 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 11.78% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 648 | 17.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,392 | 37.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 655 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,424 | 2,161 | 398 |
| Hispanic | 1,117 | 896 | 347 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 417 | 337 |
| Other Race | 143 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 79 | 49 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 60.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $55,865 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,859 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,066 | $58,141 | $30,987 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,432 | $42,802 | $24,583 |
| Overall | $41,915 | $56,488 | $32,982 |
| Some College | $49,770 | $71,250 | $45,685 |
$41,915
Average Earnings
$56,488
Average Male
$32,982
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.7% of Lake Worth residents speak only English, while 26.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,481 | 300 | 20.26% |
| Multiple | 752 | 295 | 39.23% |
| White | 2,859 | 252 | 8.81% |
| Black | 90 | 23 | 25.56% |
| Other | 143 | 10 | 6.99% |
12.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.36%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Worth is Multiple, with 39.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Worth is Other, with 6.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.47% |
| High School | 10.19% |
| Some College | 2.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.22% |
| Male Employed | 5.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.82% |
| Female Employed | 1.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,375 | $95,833 |
| Households | $82,114 | $123,222 |
| Married Families | $99,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,000 | $155,281 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
258
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 7.93% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.98% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.52%
Born in Lake Worth
87.47%
Native Born
12.53%
Foreign Born
7.1%
Non Citizen
5.42%
Naturalized
87.47% of Lake Worth residents were born in the United States, with 67.52% having been born in Texas. 7.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,449 | -28 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 4,477 | -28 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 4,505 | -27 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 4,532 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 4,560 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 4,588 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 4,616 | -30 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 4,646 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 4,643 | -56 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 4,699 | -209 | -4.26% |
| 2019 | 4,908 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 4,938 | -19 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 4,957 | -19 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 4,976 | 62 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 4,914 | 79 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 4,835 | 49 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 4,786 | 26 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,760 | 36 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 4,724 | 39 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 4,685 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,618 | 27 | 0.59% |
| 1990 | 4,591 | 197 | 4.48% |
| 1980 | 4,394 | -564 | -11.38% |
| 1970 | 4,958 | 1,125 | 29.35% |
| 1960 | 3,833 | -616 | -13.85% |