White Settlement is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, located immediately west of downtown Fort Worth within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The 2020 census counted 18,269 residents. Its position between Interstates 30 and 820 places it a few minutes from Fort Worth's central business district, cultural venues, and medical center, while keeping it firmly within the region's western employment corridor. The city is one of the oldest communities in Tarrant County, with frontier-era origins that predate much of the modern metroplex. Its distinctive name reflects its early history as a settlement amid the region's pioneer and Native American populations, a reminder of the area's mid-19th-century frontier context. Over the 20th century, the community evolved from a rural crossroads into a suburban city, growing steadily as Fort Worth and its defense and aerospace industries expanded westward. White Settlement's economy is closely linked to the surrounding employment base. The city sits minutes from Lockheed Martin's aeronautics operations and from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, formerly Carswell Air Force Base, a major military installation that straddles the city's boundary. These employers, along with Fort Worth's broader healthcare, logistics, and service economy, anchor employment for many residents. The city functions as a working-class, family-oriented suburb. It is served by its own independent school district and maintains a network of neighborhood parks, with Central Park acting as the hub of organized youth activity. Daily life is straightforward and community-centered, with residents valuing the combination of affordable, established housing and proximity to one of Texas's largest cities. White Settlement suits first-time buyers, military and defense families, and working households who want a close-in, established Fort Worth address with short commutes and strong community infrastructure, at a more accessible price point than the city's central and western corridors.