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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

Population between age 18 and 65 of 41.9% increased from 37,360 in 2015 to 40,055 in 2020.
The average household income in 2020 was $64,441. Education at High school graduate or higher
between the years of 2016-2020 it at 89.4%, with 32.5% with undergraduate or graduate
education levels.

Source: United States Census, Quick Facts (census.gov/quickfacts/table/hurstcitytexas.US/PST045221)

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. Adjacent to The Dallas
Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington the newly opened Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.
Both of these stadiums are approximately 15 miles from quality hotels located in Hurst Town
Center (1505 Precinct Line Road/Hurst, Texas). Professional golf, tennis, indoor soccer, outdoor
soccer, karate championships and other events are also scheduled locally. Collegiate sports are
available through a local university network, which includes Southern Methodist University,
Texas Christian University, the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Arlington and
Texas Wesleyan University.

Medical facilities in the area are recognized as being among the best in the D/FW metroplex.
Texas Health Resources H-E-B Hospital is fully equipped to meet today’s medical needs with
state-of-the-art technology. This hospital furnishes patients with a full range of health services in
completely modern facilities and has access to CareFlite airborne ambulance to provide quick

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