Corral City, Texas facts for kids
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Corral City, Texas
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Location of Corral City in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (82.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76226
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-17024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413245 |
Corral City is a very small town in Denton County, Texas, United States. It was known as Draper from 2016 to 2020. In 2020, only 33 people lived in the town.
Because it is so small, Corral City gets help from the nearby city of Argyle. Argyle provides services like police, fire, and court help for Corral City.
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History of Corral City
Corral City was officially started in 1973. A woman named Geneva Helton and her husband created the town. They wanted to make a place where certain businesses could operate legally.
The Heltons bought about 20 acres (8.1 hectares) of land. They put in a sewer system and opened a store. After the town was formed, many mobile homes and RVs (recreational vehicles) appeared there.
For about ten years, Corral City grew. But after Geneva Helton retired and her husband passed away in the early 1990s, the town started to decline. A reporter from the Denton Record-Chronicle said that by 1993, Corral City looked like a "ghost town."
Later, a man named James "Eddie" Draper became the mayor and owner of Corral City. He believed the town could become busy again. In October 2016, the town's name was changed to Draper to honor him. However, in 2020, the name was changed back to Corral City.
Where is Corral City?
Corral City is located in Texas. It is about halfway between the cities of Denton and Fort Worth. The town is close to a major highway called Interstate 35W and a local road called Farm to Market Road 407.
Most people living in Corral City live in mobile homes. In these mobile home areas, permanent buildings are usually not allowed. The town is very small, covering only about 0.15 square miles (0.4 square kilometers) of land.
People of Corral City
The number of people living in Corral City has changed over the years:
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| 1980 | 85 | — | |
| 1990 | 46 | −45.9% | |
| 2000 | 89 | 93.5% | |
| 2010 | 27 | −69.7% | |
| 2020 | 33 | 22.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 89 people living in Corral City. These people lived in 29 households, with 20 of them being families. The town had about 2,022 people per square mile (781 people per square kilometer).
- About 91% of the people were White.
- About 8% were Native American.
- About 1% were from two or more races.
- About 11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.4%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.75 people.
The population was quite young:
- 39.3% were under 18 years old.
- 34.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Only 2.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 28 years.
Community Life
In 2008, a reporter noted that people in Corral City often share their lives with each other. They keep their doors open to celebrate good times and support each other during hard times. This shows a close-knit community.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Corral City attend schools in the Northwest Independent School District.
- Younger students go to Justin Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend Medlin Middle School. Before 2010, they went to Pike Middle School.
- Older students attend Byron Nelson High School.
See also
In Spanish: Corral City (Texas) para niños
