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Corinth, Texas
Flag of Corinth, Texas
Flag
Motto(s): 
Gateway to Success
Location of Corinth in Denton County, Texas
Location of Corinth in Denton County, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Denton
Government
 • Type Council-manager
Area
 • Total 7.83 sq mi (20.27 km2)
 • Land 7.77 sq mi (20.12 km2)
 • Water 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
620 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 22,634
 • Density 2,844.14/sq mi (1,098.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76208, 76210
Area code(s) 940
FIPS code 48-16696
GNIS feature ID 2410229

Corinth is a city located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of a big area called the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. In 2020, about 22,634 people lived there.

Geography

Corinth is located at specific coordinates: 33.14 degrees North and 97.07 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The city covers a total area of about 7.9 square miles (20.27 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.1 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is covered by water.

People Living in Corinth

This section tells us about the people who live in Corinth.

Corinth racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 14,913 65.89%
Black or African American (NH) 1,467 6.48%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 110 0.49%
Asian (NH) 944 4.17%
Pacific Islander (NH) 12 0.05%
Some Other Race (NH) 83 0.37%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 1,327 5.86%
Hispanic or Latino 3,778 16.69%
Total 22,634
Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 461
1980 1,264 174.2%
1990 3,944 212.0%
2000 11,325 187.1%
2010 19,935 76.0%
2020 22,639 13.6%
2023 (est.) 23,707 18.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 22,634 people living in Corinth. There were 7,208 households and 5,965 families. This means many people live in family groups.

Back in 2010, the city had 19,935 people. The population density was about 2,523 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in the city. In 2020, about 65.89% of people were non-Hispanic white. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 16.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Education

Corinth has good schools and colleges for students of all ages.

Public Schools

The city of Corinth is divided between two main school districts:

  • Lake Dallas Independent School District (ISD)
  • Denton Independent School District

If you live in central or eastern Corinth, you'll likely go to schools in Lake Dallas ISD. This includes Corinth Elementary or Shady Shores Elementary. After that, students move on to Lake Dallas Middle School and then Lake Dallas High School.

If you live in west or north Corinth, you'll be part of Denton ISD.

  • In west Corinth, students often attend Hawk Elementary, Crownover Middle School, and then Guyer High School. A small area goes to Nelson Elementary instead of Hawk.
  • In north Corinth, the path is Stephens Elementary, Myers Middle School, and then Billy Ryan High School.

Colleges and Universities

Corinth is also home to a branch campus of North Central Texas College. This college offers higher education for students after high school. It's one of two campuses in Denton County.

Notable People

Some well-known people have connections to Corinth:

  • Dusty Dvoracek: A former professional football player who played as a nose tackle for the Chicago Bears.
  • Josh Jackson: A cornerback who plays for the Green Bay Packers in professional football.
  • Chuck Pierce: The founder of Glory of Zion International, which is an independent mega-church.

See also

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