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The current estimated population of Aledo, Texas is 5,620, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. Aledo has experienced significant growth in recent years, due to its location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and its appeal as a suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1882
  • County: Parker
  • Land area: 2.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 2,248 people per square mile
  • Area code: 817
  • Zip code: 76008

Geography and Location

Aledo, Texas is located in Parker County, in the northern part of the state, about 20 miles west of Fort Worth. The town is situated along Interstate 20, making it a convenient location for commuters working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Aledo is known for its highly regarded public schools, quiet residential neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and open farmland, contributing to its rural feel while still offering easy access to urban amenities. Aledo’s recent growth has been driven by its appeal as a suburban retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby Fort Worth.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.8 years
Median household income: $54,327
Median house value: $102,600

Population by Race

Races in Aledo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (15.6%), United States (14.1%), Irish (11.5%), English (10.5%), Dutch (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.8%).

Elevation: 889 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aledo

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aledo city

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 66.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +407 (+30.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Aledo:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aledo:

  • FORT WORTH NAS JRB/CARSWELL FIELD (about 13 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: NFW)
  • FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTL (about 20 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: FTW)
  • FORT WORTH ALLIANCE (about 29 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: AFW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aledo:

Amtrak station near Aledo:

  • 20 miles: FORT WORTH (1501 JONES ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aledo:

  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,032)
  • SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 23 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,253)
  • TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,403)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (about 32 miles; ARLINGTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,467)
  • NORTH LAKE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; IRVING, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,554)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS (about 46 miles; IRVING, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,400)

Schools

Public high school in Aledo:

  • ALEDO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,043; Location: 1000 BAILEY RANCH RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Aledo:

  • ALEDO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 634; Location: 416 FM 1187 S; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • MCANALLY INTERMEDIATE (Students: 586; Location: 151 FM 5 S; Grades: 05 – 06)
  • STUARD ELEMENTARY (Students: 438; Location: 200 THUNDERHEAD LN; Grades: PK – 04)
  • CODER ELEMENTARY (Students: 402; Location: 12 VERNON RD; Grades: PK – 04)
  • VANDAGRIFF ELEMENTARY (Students: 371; Location: 408 F M 1187 S; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ALEDO LEARNING CENTER (Students: 21; Location: 2 DEAN RD; Grades: 01 – 12)

Private primary/middle schools in Aledo:

  • TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 205; Location: P.O. BOX 852; Grades: PK – 11)
  • ALEDO CHRN SCHOOL (Students: 86; Location: 241 NORTH FRONT ST.; Grades: PK – 11)

Libraries

Library in Aledo:

  • EAST PARKER COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $92,381; Location: 201 FM 1187N; 13,296 books; 499 audio materials; 376 video materials; 4 serial subscriptions)

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