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Welcome to Westlake ...

The town of Westlake is located

Westlake is primarily located in Denton County<1>. A portion of Westlake extends into Tarrant County.



From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Westlake has a population of 1,719 people<2> (see below for details).

The community of Westlake is 670 feet [204 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Westlake lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area codes for Westlake: (817) & (682)<4>

The ZIP code for Westlake: 76262<5>

Websites for Westlake ...

Official Website: www.westlake-tx.org/

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Westlake had an population of 1,719 people. This is an increase of 73.29% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 730.43% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Westlake had a population of 992 people. This makes Westlake the county's 34th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 992 people, the population of Westlake increased 379.23% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 207 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Westlake.

Communities Also Named Westlake ...

While we believe that this Westlake is located in Denton County, we know of another 2 Texas communities named Westlake. Those communities are located in the following counties: Harris and Tarrant County.

Beyond Texas, there are 16 communities that are also named Westlake - they are located in California, Florida, Georgia (2), Idaho, Illinois (2), Louisiana (2), Maryland, Montana, Ohio, Oregon and Washington.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Westlake.

Communities near Westlake ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Westlake.

  • Fort Worth
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
  • Arlington
    (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
  • Irving
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irving have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
    • Irving is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 240,916 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irving <6>
  • Denton
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
  • Carrollton
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
    • Carrollton is located in Collin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 139,892 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <6>
  • Lewisville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Flower Mound
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flower Mound have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flower Mound
    • Flower Mound is located in Denton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 81,482 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flower Mound <6>
  • North Richland Hills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Richland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Richland Hills
    • North Richland Hills is located in Tarrant County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 71,949 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Richland Hills <6>
  • Euless
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Grapevine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Westlake. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Westlake.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Westlake. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Westlake.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Westlake. See our Newspapers Page for Westlake.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Westlake ...

Looking for more information about Westlake? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Westlake, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Westlake.

The official website for Westlake: www.westlake-tx.org/

The official website for Denton County: www.co.denton.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Denton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Westlake.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Westlake - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>Area code (682) is an overlay for area code (817).
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Westlake). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Westlake or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.









 

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