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Addison, Texas
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Aerial view of Addison looking south towards downtown Dallas.
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 Addison, Texas
Location in Texas
Addison, Texas
Location in the United States
Addison, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council - City Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.36 sq mi (11.28 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,661 |
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17,100 |
| • Density | 3,736.04/sq mi (1,442.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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| Area codes | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-01240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329223 |
Addison is a cool town in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It's located right next to the big city of Dallas. In 2020, about 16,661 people lived there.
Addison is special because it's one of the few places in Texas with over 10,000 people that is officially called a "town" instead of a "city."
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History of Addison
Early Settlement and Naming
Addison's story began around 1846 when families like the Witts settled here. They even opened a gristmill in 1849, which ground grain. Later, in 1880, Sidney Smith Noell bought a lot of land.
In 1888, Noell and others gave land for a train stop. This stop was for the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas Railway, which was later known as the Cotton Belt.
Growth and Becoming a Town
The first big business in Addison was a cotton gin in 1902. A year later, the Cotton Belt railway built a train station and started passenger service. They called the area Noell Junction.
In 1904, a post office opened. But there was already a place called Noell in Texas. So, the community changed its name to Addison. It was named after Addison Robertson, who later became the town's second postmaster.
The population grew to 75 people by 1914. But then it dropped to 40 in 1926. After World War II, people worried that bigger cities nearby might take over their community. So, they voted to become an official town. On June 15, 1953, Addison officially became a city. In 1982, its name was changed to the "Town of Addison."
Addison Airport and Development
In 1955, a businessman named W.T. Overton bought a large farm. He decided to turn it into an airport for business aircraft. Addison Airport officially opened on October 18, 1957.
At first, Addison got its water from private wells. But the airport needed more water. So, the town built its first public water system. Later, a large water pipe from Dallas helped supply even more water.
In 1961, an industrial park was built near the airport. This helped bring more businesses to Addison.
Modern Growth and Attractions
By 1970, Addison had 595 residents and 80 businesses. The local government worked hard to attract more industries. In 1976, residents voted to allow the sale of certain beverages. This, along with low taxes, encouraged many restaurants and hotels to open.
Addison grew very fast in the late 1970s and early 1980s. By 1991, there were 118 restaurants in town, and the population grew to over 8,000.
In 1999, the Addison Airport Toll Tunnel was finished. This tunnel helped ease traffic and connect roads that were separated by the airport's construction.
Geography of Addison
Addison is located at 32°57′28″N 96°50′6″W / 32.95778°N 96.83500°W. It's part of the big Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. The town covers about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers) of land.
A big part of Addison, almost half, is taken up by Addison Airport. Addison is surrounded by other cities. Dallas is to its north, east, and south. Carrollton and Farmers Branch are to its west and south.
Population in Addison
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 308 | — | |
| 1970 | 593 | 92.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,553 | 836.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,783 | 58.2% | |
| 2000 | 14,166 | 61.3% | |
| 2010 | 13,056 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 16,661 | 27.6% | |
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| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,001 | 48.02% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,646 | 15.88% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,347 | 8.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,807 | 22.85% |
| Total | 16,661 |
In 2020, Addison had 16,661 people living in 8,342 households.
Economy in Addison
Addison might have about 16,000 residents, but during the day, over 120,000 people are often in town for work or visits! This is because Addison has many businesses.
It has 22 hotels with over 3,000 rooms. It also has more than two million square feet of office space.
Addison is famous for its restaurants. It has nearly 200 restaurants, which means it has more restaurants per person than almost any other city in the U.S.!
Many big companies have their main offices in Addison, like Dresser, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Wingstop. Other large employers include Bank of America and Concentra. Addison is also home to Hand Drawn Pressing, which is the world's first fully automated factory for making vinyl records.
Parks and Recreation in Addison
Addison has 118 acres (48 hectares) of parkland for everyone to enjoy. The town's first park opened in 1978.
The Dallas Independent School District also runs the Alfred J. Loos Athletic Complex in Addison. This is a great place for sports.
The Addison Athletic Club is a huge 52,000-square-foot (4,800 square meter) facility just for residents. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, fitness equipment, and racquetball courts.
Addison Circle Park was built in the early 2000s. It's a popular spot for events. Vitruvian Park also offers places to relax and have fun. You can find about 27 pieces of public art displayed around the town.
Culture and Arts in Addison
Addison is a lively place with special events happening almost every other weekend of the year!
The WaterTower Theatre puts on plays and musicals. Addison Circle Park hosts big outdoor events like "Addison Kaboom Town!" (a huge fireworks show), "Addison Oktoberfest," and "Taste Addison" (a food festival).
If you like comedy, the Addison Improv Comedy Club has regular shows with famous comedians.
Addison is also known for being the starting place of popular Brazilian steakhouse chains like Texas de Brazil and Fogo de Chão.
Education in Addison
Public Schools
Most students in Addison go to schools in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Some students in the southern part of town go to schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (C-FBISD).
All DISD residents in Addison can attend George H. W. Bush Elementary School, which is located right in Addison. This school was built with environmentally friendly materials. It's even accessible by bike or on foot from some neighborhoods.
Other DISD elementary schools that serve parts of Addison include Anne Frank Elementary and Jerry Junkins Elementary.
For middle school, students from Bush and Junkins elementary schools go to Walker Middle School. Students from Anne Frank Elementary go to Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
For high school, students from Walker Middle School go to W.T. White High School. Students from Franklin Middle School go to Hillcrest High School.
In the C-FBISD area, students might attend Stark Elementary, Neil Ray McLaughlin Elementary, or Nancy H. Strickland Intermediate. All C-FBISD students in Addison go to Vivian Field Middle School and then to R. L. Turner High School.
Private Schools
Addison is also home to two well-known private schools:
- Greenhill School: This school teaches over 1,200 students from preschool all the way through high school.
- Trinity Christian Academy: This school has over 1,400 students, also from preschool through high school.
Community Colleges
After high school, students in Addison can attend Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District) for higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Addison (Texas) para niños
