More about Weatherford Weatherford is a city located in Parker County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,000. It is the county seat of Parker County6. The city was named by the Texas Legislature as the Peach Capital of Texas due to the peaches produced by area growers. As such, the peach is celebrated each year at the Parker County Peach Festival, which is Weatherford’s largest event and one of the best-attended festivals in Texas with more than 35,000 visitors. Weatherford also has a number of historic homes and buildings. More than 60 Queen Anne, Victorian and other architecturally significant homes built at the turn of the 20th century sit along the tree-lined avenues. Several of these homes are open for tours, arranged by the Parker County Heritage Society, during the Christmas season. Another landmark is the Second Empire style Parker County Courthouse, which is located in the geographical center of the county in downtown Weatherford. The building is surrounded by various historic shops that served other purposes at the turn of the 20th century, including saloons and “cat-houses.” Weatherford Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,000 people, 7,442 households, and 5,045 families residing in the city. The population density is 351.3/km² (909.9/mi²). There are 8,232 housing units at an average density of 152.2/km² (394.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.90% White, 2.07% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.06% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 10.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 7,442 households out of which 31.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.99. In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $37,714, and the median income for a family is $47,152. Males have a median income of $35,690 versus $24,938 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,787. 11.5% of the population and 6.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Rest Of Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Independence Day...Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 90s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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