Corinth, Texas facts for kids
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Corinth, Texas
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| Motto(s):
Gateway to Success
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Location of Corinth in Denton County, Texas
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| 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 |
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| 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% | |
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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
In Spanish: Corinth (Texas) para niños
