Cross Roads, Texas facts for kids
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Cross Roads, Texas
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Location of Cross Roads in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.80 sq mi (17.61 km2) |
| • Land | 6.72 sq mi (17.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,744 |
| • Density | 225.49/sq mi (87.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76227
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-17852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412391 |
Cross Roads is a small town located in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is a growing community. In 2020, about 1,744 people lived there.
Geography of Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a town in Texas. It covers an area of about 6.9 square miles (17.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
People in Cross Roads
The number of people living in Cross Roads has grown a lot over the years. In 1980, there were just over 300 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,744 people.
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Who Lives Here?
The 2020 United States census looked at the people living in Cross Roads. It found that there were 1,744 people in total. These people lived in 357 households. About 312 of these were families.
The town is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the different groups:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,194 | 68.46% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 140 | 8.03% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.52% |
| Asian (NH) | 47 | 2.69% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 8 | 0.46% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 102 | 5.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 13.82% |
| Total | 1,744 |
Education in Cross Roads
Students in Cross Roads attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Aubrey Independent School District and the Denton Independent School District.
Most students in the Denton ISD part of Cross Roads go to Providence Elementary School. Some students attend Cross Oaks Elementary School. All students in the Denton ISD area go to Rodriguez Middle School. They then attend Braswell High School.
For students interested in college, most of Denton County, including Cross Roads, is part of the North Central Texas College area.
