Briar, Texas

Briar is a census-designated place in Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties in the U.S. state of Texas, near the west side of Eagle Mountain Lake.The population was 7,035 in 2020.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of, of which is land and, or 6.83%, is water.

Demographics

Briar was incorporated as a city prior to the 1970 U.S. census; and after disincorporation, it was listed as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,035 people, 1,908 households, and 1,437 families residing in the CDP.

Facilities

Briar has three convenience stores, a liquor store and a bar. One of the stores also has a grill-type restaurant. It is located close to Azle and Boyd, towns with a wide variety of retail businesses. Briar has several churches and a quaint, small-town feel.

Education

Briar is served by the Azle, Boyd and Springtown Independent School Districts.