Quick stats
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- Population: 45,542 as of July 2025, down 1.2% from the 2020 Census base of 46,073 (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Density: 3,731.8 people per square mile over 12.35 square miles (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Available land: About 250 acres left for development citywide (Fort Worth Report)
- Renter share: 49.3% of housing units are renter-occupied, with median gross rent at $1,415 (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Regional growth: Tarrant County added 32,793 residents between July 2023 and July 2024, reaching 2,230,708 (U.S. Census Bureau)
A Population That Has Leveled Off
Haltom City grew from 42,409 residents in the 2010 Census to 46,073 in the 2020 Census, an 8.6% gain over the decade (U.S. Census Bureau). Growth slowed after 2020. The Census Bureau’s July 2025 estimate puts the population at 45,542, a 1.2% decline from the 2020 base. The city’s density explains part of that plateau. Haltom City packs 45,542 residents into 12.35 square miles, or 3,731.8 people per square mile (U.S. Census Bureau). Land for new rooftops is scarce, so population growth here depends less on new subdivisions and more on how existing housing stock turns over.Limited Land Pushes Growth Toward Redevelopment
Haltom City has about 250 acres of developable land left, scattered throughout the city, according to Robert Briggs, the city’s economic development director (Fort Worth Report). City officials are focused on recruiting advanced manufacturing to fill that remaining acreage instead of large residential subdivisions. Land constraints are reshaping the investment conversation instead of blocking it. Industrial and retail investment in Haltom City has picked up regardless of population growth, with Costco, H Mart, and more than 700,000 square feet of new industrial space landing in the city over the past year. Jobs are arriving faster than new housing can, putting pressure on the existing rental stock investors own today.
A Renter-Heavy, Diverse Housing Market
Just over half of Haltom City’s housing units are owner-occupied, at 50.7%, meaning 49.3% are renter-occupied (U.S. Census Bureau). Median gross rent runs $1,415 a month, against a median home value of $218,800. The math favors renting for a large share of the city’s 17,686 households, which average 2.58 people each.
The population is also diverse and working. 43.7% of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino, and 23.5% are foreign-born (U.S. Census Bureau). Median household income sits at $59,057, and 66.9% of residents 16 and older are in the labor force. The average commute runs 25.1 minutes, short enough to reach job centers throughout Tarrant County and into Dallas.
Tarrant County’s Growth Still Reaches Haltom City
Haltom City’s own population has flattened, but the county around it has not. Tarrant County added 32,793 residents between July 2023 and July 2024, growing to 2,230,708, the 10th-largest numeric gain of any U.S. county that year (U.S. Census Bureau). Fort Worth, just south of Haltom City, crossed 1 million residents over the same period (U.S. Census Bureau).
Regional growth reaches Haltom City through jobs and rent pressure instead of new residents moving into the city limits. Haltom City multifamily investments sit inside a submarket investors can access at a lower basis than Dallas or Fort Worth proper, with a renter base established rather than one still filling in.
FAQ
Is Haltom City’s population growing or shrinking?
It’s essentially flat. The city grew from 42,409 in 2010 to 46,073 in 2020, then slipped to an estimated 45,542 by July 2025, a 1.2% decline from the 2020 base (U.S. Census Bureau).
Why does Haltom City’s population matter for real estate investors if it isn’t growing?
The city is land-constrained, with about 250 acres left for development (Fort Worth Report). Investment demand comes from job growth and Tarrant County’s broader population gains pressing on a fixed housing supply instead of new subdivisions.
Is Haltom City more of a renter or homeowner market?
Renters make up 49.3% of households, and median gross rent runs $1,415 a month against a median home value of $218,800 (U.S. Census Bureau).
The Investment Case Ahead
Haltom City’s investment case doesn’t rest on population growth. It rests on scarcity: a built-out submarket with about 250 acres of developable land left, a renter-heavy household base, and a home county still adding tens of thousands of residents a year. Investors evaluating Haltom City multifamily investments are underwriting existing rental stock in a market with limited room to build more of it. For the jobs and infrastructure side of that story, including Haltom City’s recent Costco commitment and industrial growth, see Haltom City Real Estate Investments and the Growing DFW Market.
About Rise48 Equity:
Rise48 Equity is a multifamily investment group with assets in Phoenix, AZ; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC; and Chapel Hill, NC. The firm focuses on acquiring, repositioning, and operating value-add multifamily communities through a vertically integrated platform.
