Highland Village, Texas
Highland Village, Texas | |
|---|---|
Location of Highland Village in Denton County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°05′23″N 97°03′41″W / 33.08972°N 97.06139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Municipal incorporation | February 14, 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.51 sq mi (16.87 km2) |
| • Land | 5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,899 |
| • Density | 3,013/sq mi (1,163.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75077 |
| Area code | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-33848[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410762[2] |
| Website | www |
Highland Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth, located on the south side of the far western branch of Lewisville Lake. As of the 2020 United States census the city's population was 15,899.[4]
History
Highland Village incorporated as a city in February 1963.[5] It included 516 residents in the 1970 census, but the opening of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport helped spur massive growth in the city's population: 3,246 in 1980, 7,027 in 1990, 12,173 in 2000, and 15,056 in 2010. The city remains a primarily residential area, though more business development is occurring.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), or 13.88%, is covered by water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Highland Village has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 516 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,246 | 529.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,027 | 116.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,173 | 73.2% | |
| 2010 | 15,056 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 15,899 | 5.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,100 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7][8] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,899 people, 5,323 households, and 4,423 families residing in the city.[9]
The median age was 44.5 years, 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18, and 15.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older; for every 100 females there were 97.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.1 males age 18 and over.[9]
99.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.5% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 5,323 households in Highland Village, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 77.1% were married-couple households, 7.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 13.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 5,480 housing units, of which 2.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.7%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,890 | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 433 | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 698 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 274 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,529 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,560 | 9.8% |
Education
Highland Village is served by the Lewisville Independent School District, which has three elementary schools and one middle school located in the city. Edward S. Marcus High School, located in Flower Mound but near Highland Village, is the city's principal high school.
Transportation
Highland Village voted to become a member of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in September 2003. It is currently served with Commuter Express coach service to Denton and downtown Dallas. DCTA initiated bus service in Highland Village in January 2008. In 2011, Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station opened as a commuter rail station on DCTA's A-train.[12]
In March 2020, DCTA replaced the Highland Village Connect Shuttle with a Lyft discount program to increase overall network efficiency.[13] DCTA's on-demand GoZone service,[14] which launched September 2021 in partnership with Via Transportation, ultimately replaced the Lyft program to provide transportation in Highland Village.
Notable people
- Mason Cox, Professional Australian Rules footballer for Collingwood Magpies of the Australian Football League[15]
- Hayley Orrantia, American actress, singer, songwriter. Portrays Erica Goldberg on ABC's The Goldbergs
- Paxton Pomykal, Professional Soccer Player for FC Dallas
Notes
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highland Village, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Falcon et al. 2004, p. 39.
- ^ Climate Summary for Highland Village, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ Peterson 2011.
- ^ Herod, Anna (March 6, 2020). "Denton County Transportation Authority to replace Highland Village shuttle service with Lyft discount program". impact. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "GoZone On-Demand | DCTA". www.dcta.net. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Mason Cox Stats, News, Bio".
- Falcon, Pat; Thompson, Sue; Gentry, Peggy; Faile, Shirley Bradham; Rader, Jennifer (2004). A History and Heritage of Highland Village. Austin, Texas: Sunbelt Eakin Press. ISBN 9781571688705. OCLC 77079580.
- "Highland Village (city), Texas". United States Census Bureau. December 6, 2012. Archived from the original on December 4, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- Peterson, Matt (June 20, 2011). "A-train railway begins rolling, carrying commuters from Denton to Carrollton". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2011.