Lake Dallas, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
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| ZIP code | 75065 |
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| FIPS code | 48-40516[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411600[2] |
| Website | www |
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Lake Dallas is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Dallas had a population of 7,708.[4] It is located in North Texas, northwest of the city of Dallas, on the shores of Lewisville Lake. The community's name derives from the original name of the lake. It is also one of the four communities in the Lake Cities.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.8 km2), or 11.03%, is water.[6] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Dallas has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1970 | 1,431 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,177 | 122.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,656 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,166 | 68.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,105 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,708 | 8.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,917 | 2.7% | |
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,708 people, 2,764 households, and 2,216 families residing in the city.[10]
The median age was 34.9 years, with 26.3% of residents under the age of 18 and 10.1% of residents 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 95.5 males age 18 and over.[10]
99.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.3% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 2,764 households in Lake Dallas, of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.6% were married-couple households, 17.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 2,923 housing units, of which 5.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.8%.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,898 | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 490 | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 132 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 159 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 885 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,137 | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2,320 | 30.1% |
Education
The city of Lake Dallas is served by the Lake Dallas Independent School District.[13] Lake Dallas is divided between the zones for Lake Dallas Elementary School and Shady Shores Elementary School.[14] All residents are zoned to Lake Dallas Middle School and Lake Dallas High School.
The library for the area is the Lake Cities Library. The Lake Dallas Independent School District employs 570 people.[15]
Transportation
The North Texas Tollway Authority has completed a bridge in August 2009 linking Lake Dallas and Little Elm, Texas. The bridge connects Swisher Road in Lake Dallas with Eldorado Parkway in Little Elm.[16] A bridge previously connected the two cities, but was removed in the 1950s when the United States Army Corps of Engineers expanded Lewisville Lake.[17]
Notable people
- Myra Crownover, former member of the Texas House of Representatives[18]
- Dusty Dvoracek, football player and sports commentator[19]
- Gordon McLendon, radio broadcaster[20]
- Vitamin Smith, football player[21]
- David Von Erich (1958-1984), professional wrestler[22]
- Daryl Williams, football player[23]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Dallas, Texas
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce | Our Mission and Vision". Lake Cities Chamber. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lake Dallas city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lake Dallas, Texas
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Denton County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Attendance Zones". Lake Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."About the District / Our Staff".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.lakedallas.com. "Our Story". Archived from the original on June 6, 2009. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Stowe Mathews, Julie. "Flood Waters, Thirst, and Drowning Mccurley's Prairie: A History of Lewisville Lake" (PDF). www.twu.edu. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Svitek, Patrick (August 3, 2015). "Crownover Will Not Seek Re-Election to House". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Writers, JOHN E. HOOVER AND GUERIN EMIG World Sports. "Dvoracek kicked off OU team". Tulsa World. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Radio Pioneer McLendon, 65, Dies in Texas". Los Angeles Times. September 16, 1986. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Standout Ram Kick Returner Vitamin T. Smith Dead at 76". Los Angeles Times. February 16, 2000. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Funeral services for wrestler David von Erich, who was..." UPI Archives. February 13, 1984. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via United Press International.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Carolina Panthers select Oklahoma, Lake Dallas graduate Daryl Williams in fourth round of NFL draft". Dallas News. May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
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External links
- City of Lake Dallas official website
- Lake Dallas Map, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
- The Lake Cities Sun, local newspaper
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