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Fort Worth is a major city in North Texas and part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The city has a population estimated at 1,052,700 inhabitants (2026 estimate). Established in 1849 as an army outpost, Fort Worth developed as a key trading center along the Chisholm Trail, playing an important role in the cattle industry of the American West. Over time, it evolved into a modern urban center while preserving its Western heritage.
Today, Fort Worth is known for its cultural institutions and economic diversity. Notable landmarks include the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Sundance Square. The city has also been the birthplace of several notable figures, including actor Bill Paxton, jazz musician Ornette Coleman, and actress Shelley Duvall.
Fort Worth in United States
97.3° W
Fort Worth Population Evolution
The population of Fort Worth in 2026 is estimated to 1,052,700 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 6,663 | |
| 1920 | 106,482 | +1,498.1% |
| 1960 | 356,268 | +234.6% |
| 1990 | 447,619 | +25.6% |
| 2024 | 1,008,106 | +125.2% |
Interactive Map of Fort Worth
What to see in Fort Worth
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
botanical gardenKimbell Art Museum
art museumPaddock Viaduct
road bridgeFort Worth Stockyards
neighborhoodFamous People Born in Fort Worth
Ornette Coleman
composerAmerican jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer
Shelley Duvall
actorBill Paxton
actorAmerican actor and filmmaker
Sister Cities of Fort Worth
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Guiyang | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 5,987,018 |
| Bandung | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2,875,673 |
| Budapest | 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1,685,209 |
| Nagaoka | 🇯🇵 Japan | 265,868 |
| Toluca de Lerdo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 223,876 |
| Reggio Emilia | 🇮🇹 Italy | 169,545 |
| Nîmes | 🇫🇷 France | 151,839 |
| Trier | 🇩🇪 Germany | 112,737 |
| Mbabane | 🇸🇿 Eswatini | 76,218 |
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Sources & References
- Wikidata
- United States Census Bureau (accessed on 16 March 2026)