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Population with a median age of 39 years has increased from 37,360 in 2014 to 38,410 in 2019.
Additionally, population estimates were updated upon completion of the 2010 Census. The
average household income has increased by 10% over a five-year period from $76,680 in 2015
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to $78,547 in 2019. The educational level is 62% above high school graduate.

EDUCATION LEVEL
Education Level

Masters Degree Other Doctorate Degree High School Graduate
5% 12% 1%
Bachelor's Degree 26%
19%
High School
Graduate Some College � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
26% 30%

Doctorate
Degree
1% Associate’s
Other Degree
12% 7%
Associate's Degree Bachelor's
7% Degree Some College
19% 30%
Masters
Degree
5%

Overall the City’s demographics and economics are positive and represent a stable community.
Population figures will remain relatively flat with changes related to redevelopment efforts in the
future.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Being centrally located, the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area (also known as the Mid-Cities) can tap
into the abundant cultural, sports, and recreational amenities that Dallas and Fort Worth offer.
Citizens of Hurst have easy access to some of the Nation’s finest museums, zoos, symphonies,
ballets and operas. Amusement facilities such as Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor Water
Park, Fort Worth’s Sundance Square and historic stockyards are all within easy driving distances.

Numerous sporting activities are available year-round to the avid sports enthusiast. The Dallas
Cowboys Football Team, Texas Rangers Baseball Team, the Dallas Mavericks Basketball Team,
the Dallas Stars National Hockey League Team, as well as the Frisco Rough Riders Baseball
Team play their home games within a 20-30 minute drive. Cowboys’ stadium hosted the 2010-
2011 Super Bowl, the Texas Rangers earned a spot in the World Series for the second time in
2011 and the Dallas Mavericks won the World Championship.

The American Airlines Center serves as the home arena for both the Stars and Mavericks. This
venue is one of the most technologically advanced sports venues in the U.S. and will also become
the site for numerous other events. Fans can reach the American Airlines Center by boarding a
train in Hurst and traveling to Victory Station in Dallas. Texas Motor Speedway is less than a 20-
minute drive from Hurst, located at the Alliance Airport development. The Dallas Cowboys’
stadium, now located in Arlington, has opened across the street from The Ballpark in Arlington

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