City · Texas
Azle, Texas
Azle, city, mostly in Tarrant County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Parker County, Texas. Azle had 15,365 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,369 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,126 (±29). GEOID 4805168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,365
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,369 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,126 ±29
Median household income
$68,514
±$11,030 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$287,100
±$21,391 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,333
±$128 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Azle and what county is it in?
Azle is a city mostly in Tarrant County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Parker County, Texas. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 1,519 residents per square mile in 2020.
Azle is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | 10,861 | 81.2% |
| Parker County | 2,508 | 18.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Azle, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,365 people lived in Azle on July 1, 2025, up 15.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,369 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,126 (±29).
| Measure | Azle | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,126 ±29 | 2,167,390 | +1,330 |
| Households | 5,197 ±360 | 782,419 | +547 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.19 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,564 ±344 | 843,257 | no clear change |
Azle's population since 2000
From 9,600 in 2000 to 15,365 in 2025: up 60.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Azle as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Azle?
The median resident of Azle is 35.6 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.4%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Azle | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±3.0 | 35.2 | −4.8 |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±3.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±2.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 51.9% ±3.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.4% ±4.0 pts | 30.3% | +9.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9% ±5.2 pts | 42.0% | −14.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±3.7 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7% ±4.1 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±2.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±4.1 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±5.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±2.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Azle earn?
Half of Azle's 5,197 households earn less than $68,514 a year (±$11,030), against $84,207 in Tarrant County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $89,366 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $20,852 after inflation. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Azle | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,514 ±$11,030 | $84,207 | −$20,852 |
| Mean household income | $94,182 ±$15,244 | $115,894 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,001 ±$6,654 | $42,755 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±4.0 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±7.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±2.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Azle?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Azle's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 by its owner (±$21,391). The median renter pays $1,333 a month including utilities, and 49.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Azle | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,100 ±$21,391 | $323,900 | +$101,142 |
| Median gross rent | $1,333 ±$128 | $1,547 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.7% ±11.7 pts | 45.5% | +21.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,069 ±$281 | $2,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±5.0 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±5.0 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,564 ±344 | 843,257 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±5.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±4.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.8% ±4.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Azle building?
Builders took permits for 241 new housing units in Azle in 2025 (241 in single-family houses), 15.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Azle work and get to work?
70.6% of Azle's workers drive alone and 16.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Azle | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±4.4 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±5.6 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±3.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.0% ±4.2 pts | 14.8% | +11.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±3.3 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Azle?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Azle, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,308 (Tract 1142.04) to $69,667 (Tract 1142.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1142.04Tarrant County | 7,528 | $67,308 |
| Tract 1142.05Tarrant County | 3,374 | $69,667 |
| Tract 1404.08Parker County | 7,041 | $93,750 |
| Tract 1404.12Parker County | 4,574 | $64,815 |
| Tract 1142.03Tarrant County | 6,820 | $86,344 |
| Tract 1404.14Parker County | 3,464 | $146,924 |
| Tract 1404.15Parker County | 4,420 | $110,224 |
| Tract 1006.01Tarrant County | 2,162 | $74,322 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Azle) · Census block assignment files
How does Azle compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Azle is the 2,372nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 195th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Azle ranks 451st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 195th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 174th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 305th | 979 |
| Median household income | 451st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 369th | 978 |
| Median home value | 277th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 279th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 465th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 421st | 877 |
| Median age | 547th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 565th | 973 |
| Work from home | 194th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 254th | 976 |
Azle's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Azle with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Azle?
13 of the 57 figures for Azle on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Azle are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Azle.