Haslet, Texas
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| subdivision_name1 = Texas
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| subdivision_name2 = Tarrant, Denton
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| government_type = Council–manager
| leader_title = City council
| leader_name = Mayor
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| area_total_km2 = 23.16
| area_land_km2 = 23.12
| area_water_km2 = 0.05
| area_total_sq_mi = 8.94
| area_land_sq_mi = 8.93
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.02
| population_as_of = 2020
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| population_total = 1952
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| timezone = CST
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| elevation_ft = 712
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| postal_code = 76052
| area_code = 682, 817
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Haslet is a city in mostly Tarrant County and partly in Denton County 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. The population was 1,952 at the 2020 census.
History
According to the Handbook of Texas, the area was settled around 1880, but likely 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 21 students. Haslet's population was 67 in 1903 and 50 in 1915. During the 1920s, Haslet had three grocery stores, a hardware store, a dry goods store, and a cotton gin.[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hlh32 Handbook of Texas, History of Haslet]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|21.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.05|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.22%, is water.{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haslet city, Texas| publisher=United States Census Bureau| access-date=November 30, 2011}} Haslet is 702 ft. above sea level.
=Climate=
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Haslet has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594028&cityname=Haslet%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Haslet, Texas]
{{climate chart
|Haslet, Texas
|28|65|2.12
|30|67|2.09
|38|73|3.09
|51|78|3.60
|59|83|3.96
|74|88|4.12
|78|91|2.28
|77|92|2.33
|65|87|2.71
|51|81|3.33
|37|72|2.05
|29|66|1.93
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|Jan record high F = 86
|Feb record high F = 90
|Mar record high F = 95
|Apr record high F = 100
|May record high F = 102
|Jun record high F = 108
|Jul record high F = 109
|Aug record high F = 112
|Sep record high F = 112
|Oct record high F = 99
|Nov record high F = 89
|Dec record high F = 90
|year record high F= 112
|Jan high F = 65.3
|Feb high F = 67.4
|Mar high F = 73.0
|Apr high F = 78.1
|May high F = 83.3
|Jun high F = 88.2
|Jul high F = 91.1
|Aug high F = 92.2
|Sep high F = 87.3
|Oct high F = 81.1
|Nov high F = 72.3
|Dec high F = 66.0
|year high F= 92.4
|Jan low F = 28.0
|Feb low F = 30.6
|Mar low F = 38.5
|Apr low F = 50.5
|May low F = 59.2
|Jun low F = 73.8
|Jul low F = 77.5
|Aug low F = 76.9
|Sep low F = 64.7
|Oct low F = 50.8
|Nov low F = 37.1
|Dec low F = 28.8
|year low F= 23.5
|Jan precipitation inch = 2.12
|Feb precipitation inch = 2.09
|Mar precipitation inch = 3.09
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.60
|May precipitation inch = 3.96
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.12
|Jul precipitation inch = 2.28
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.33
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.71
|Oct precipitation inch = 3.33
|Nov precipitation inch = 2.05
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.93
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|Jan snow inch = 0.3
|Feb snow inch = 0.3
|Mar snow inch = 0.3
|Apr snow inch = 0.0
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
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|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 0.1
|Dec snow inch = 1.4
|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
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|Jan precipitation days = 6
|Feb precipitation days = 6
|Mar precipitation days = 8
|Apr precipitation days = 7
|May precipitation days = 9
|Jun precipitation days = 7
|Jul precipitation days = 6
|Aug precipitation days = 4
|Sep precipitation days = 6
|Oct precipitation days = 7
|Nov precipitation days = 5
|Dec precipitation days = 6
|Jan snow days = 0
|Feb snow days = 2
|Mar snow days = 1
|Apr snow days = 0
|May snow days = 0
|Jun snow days = 0
|Jul snow days = 0
|Aug snow days = 0
|Sep snow days = 0
|Oct snow days = 0
|Nov snow days = 0
|Dec snow days = 1
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Demographics
{{US Census population
| 1970 = 276
| 1980 = 262
| 1990 = 795
| 2000 = 1134
| 2010 = 1517
| 2020 = 1952
| estyear = 2023
| estimate = 3861
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}
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|+Haslet racial composition as of 2020{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4832720&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=data.census.gov}} !Race !Number !Percentage |
| White (NH)
|1,525 |78.13% |
| Black or African American (NH)
|52 |2.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH)
|9 |0.46% |
| Asian (NH)
|42 |2.15% |
| Some Other Race (NH)
|6 |0.31% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)
|83 |4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino
|235 |12.04% |
| Total
|1,952 | |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,952 people, 835 households, and 730 families residing in the city.
Economy
Considered a major intermodal hub, Haslet has a transportation and distribution network via major highways,[http://www.bnsf.com/customers/where-can-i-ship/facility-hours-directions/alliance.html BNSF Railway Intermodel] and nearby Alliance Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 30 minutes away.
Haslet's primary trade area was 605,917 in 2015 and is expected to grow to 675,018 by 2019.{{cite web|title=Haslet Retail Analysis and Merchandising Plan|url=http://hasletedc.com/images/uploads/Haslet_2015_Merchandising_Plan_Update_small(1).pdf|access-date=19 May 2017}} 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 33 cents per $100.{{cite web|title=Haslet, TX Economic Development|url=http://hasletedc.com/|date=February 2018}}
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External links
- [http://haslet.org/ City of Haslet official website]
{{Denton County, Texas}}
{{Tarrant County, Texas}}
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Category:Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Category:Cities in Denton County, Texas