North Richland Hills, Texas
City of North Richland Hills, Texas | |
|---|---|
 Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Tom Lombard Tim Barth David Whitson |
| • City Manager | Larry J. Cunningham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km2) |
| • Land | 18.16 sq mi (47.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 55,635 |
| • Density | 3,055.8/sq mi (1,179.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 76118, 76180, 76182 |
| Area code | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-52356Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375190Template:GR |
| Website | http://www.nrhtx.com/ |
North Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 55,635 at the 2000 census but estimated to be 65,078 in 2006. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as the one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America" according to Money magazine.[1]
History
The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now North Richland Hills' southwest boundary) was named the first County Seat. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years.
In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his 268-acre (1.08 km2) dairy farm into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the 268 acres (1.08 km2) of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills.
The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction.
By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within two miles (3 km) of Smithfield and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed to North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The City's population continued to grow at a rapid pace with the 1980 census at 30,592 and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. As the City entered the new millennium, it was estimated that the City of North Richland Hills' population was approximately 56,500. Today, North Richland Hills is the third largest city in Tarrant County with more than 65,750 residents.
Government
Local Government
North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The Council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the City, establishes policies and adopts the City's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City.
According to the city’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city’s various funds had $96.3 million in Revenues, $85.0 million in expenditures, $353.3 million in total assets, $73.0 million in total liabilities, and $40.4 million in cash and investments. [1]
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is: [2]
| City Department | Director |
|---|---|
| City Manager | Larry J. Cunningham |
| Assistant City Manager | Jimmy Perdue |
| Assistant City Manager | Jared Miller |
| Assistant City Manager | Karen Bostic |
| Managing Director Development Services | Mike Curtis |
| Managing Director Community Services | Vickie Loftice |
| Director of Finance | Larry Koonce, CPA, CGFM |
Economy
According to the City's 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, [3] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Markets | 1,600 |
| 2 | Birdville Independent School District | 1,122 |
| 3 | Triad Financial Corporation | 1,000 |
| 4 | North Hills Hospital | 803 |
| 5 | City of North Richland Hills | 527 |
| 6 | Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus | 475 |
| 7 | Tyson Prepared Food | 410 |
| 8 | Wal-Mart | 409 |
| 9 | Silverleaf Resorts | 408 |
| 10 | Wal-Mart | 405 |
Geography
North Richland Hills is located at 32°51′20″N 97°13′5″W / 32.85556°N 97.21806°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (32.855666, -97.218184)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.2 km²), of which, 18.2 square miles (47.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.16%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 55,635 people, 20,793 households, and 15,407 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,055.8 people per square mile (1,179.6/km²). There were 21,600 housing units at an average density of 1,186.4/sq mi (458.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.48% White, 2.70% African American, 0.54% Native American, 2.65% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.48% of the population.
There were 20,793 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,150, and the median income for a family was $64,718. Males had a median income of $44,548 versus $30,392 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,516. About 3.1% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Children who live in North Richland Hills attend schools in the Birdville Independent School District.[2]
References
- ^ City of North Richland Hills CAFR Retrieved 2009-07-20
- ^ City of North Richland Hills CAFR Retrieved 2009-07-20
- ^ City of North Richland Hills CAFR Retrieved 2009-07-20
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