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Euless, Texas
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Location of Euless in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • City | 16.20 sq mi (41.96 km2) |
| • Land | 16.12 sq mi (41.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 61,032 |
| • Rank | (US: 691st) |
| • Density | 3,547.76/sq mi (1,369.81/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,121,892 (6th) |
| • Metro | 6,810,913 (4th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76039-76040
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972, 682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-24768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335538 |
| Website | http://www.eulesstx.gov/ |
Euless (/ˈjuːlɪs/ YOO-liss) is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth. Euless is part of the Mid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. In 2020 Census, the population of Euless was 61,032. The population of the city increased by 19.02% in 10 years. The city's population was 51,277 as of the 2010 census.
The southwestern portion of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is inside the city limits of Euless.
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History
Euless is named after Elisha Adam Euless, a native of Tennessee who moved to Texas in 1867 and later bought 170 acres (0.69 km2) of land on the current intersection of North Main St. and West Euless Boulevard. Euless started a cotton gin and a community center on his property and quickly became a prominent figure among other settlers. He was eventually elected county sheriff, both in 1892 and in 1894, after which Euless retired for health reasons. They developed around the land Euless owned, and the locals decided to name the city in honor of him.
Merced vs Kasson
In 2009 the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the City of Euless in Merced vs Kasson. The city had tried to prohibit Mr. Merced (a Santeria priest) from practicing religious animal sacrifice in his home temple. The Court found that the city ordinances substantially burdened Mr. Merced's free exercise of religion and ordered that Mr. Merced could continue to practice his religious rituals. Also, the city was ordered to pay the plaintiff's court fees.
Geography
Euless is located at 32°50′54″N 97°5′30″W / 32.84833°N 97.09167°W (32.848253, –97.091782).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,263 | — | |
| 1970 | 19,316 | 353.1% | |
| 1980 | 24,002 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 38,149 | 58.9% | |
| 2000 | 46,005 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 51,277 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 61,032 | 19.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 59,686 | 16.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 25,680 | 42.08% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9,626 | 15.77% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 189 | 0.31% |
| Asian (NH) | 8,940 | 14.65% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1,217 | 1.99% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 390 | 0.64% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,716 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,274 | 20.11% |
| Total | 61,032 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 61,032 people, 21,967 households, and 13,245 families residing in the city. 43.9% of the housing units were owned by the residents and the median value of the houses were estimated to be $200,500. 56.1% of the population lived in rented dwellings with median gross rent estimated to be $1,320 per month. 6.1% of the population was under 5 years of age; similarly, 23% was under 18 years, 10.2% above 65% and 51% females. There were 2,376 veterans residing in the city. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.31.
Tongan minority
Euless is notable for having one of the largest concentrations of Tongans outside of Tonga, with a community of 3,000–4,000 people.
The first Tongans to settle in Euless were either Siupeli Netane, an American Airlines employee, and his wife Halatono or the brothers Sione and Tevita Havea, students at the University of Texas at Arlington, depending on sources.
Nepalese minority
In some neighborhoods in Euless, the Nepalese community is quite culturally prevalent. Many people of Nepali origin have come as refugees from Bhutan. Due to a high concentration of Nepalese residents in the adjacent city of Irving, many important Nepalese cultural and national holidays are celebrated throughout Euless.
Surrounding cities
Euless is located within the Mid-Cities region between Dallas and Fort Worth. Other cities within 10 miles (16 km) of Euless include Bedford to the west, Grapevine to the north, and Irving to the east.
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Colleyville (9 miles) |
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| Arlington (11 miles) |
Grand Prairie (12 miles) |
Economy
According to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
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| 1 | Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District | 1,033 | 4.16% |
| 2 | LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. | 663 | 2.67% |
| 3 | City of Euless | 398 | 1.60% |
| 4 | Target | 250 | 1.01% |
| 5 | Lowe's | 225 | 0.91% |
| 6 | Life Outreach International | 186 | 0.75% |
| 7 | Redi-Mix Concrete | 185 | 0.74% |
| 8 | Dave and Buster's | 150 | 0.60% |
| 9 | QuikTrip | 130 | 0.52% |
| 10 | Flynn BEC, LP | 120 | 0.48% |
| 10 | Thirsty Lion | 120 | 0.48% |
Notable people
- Kevin Thompson, member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, and former City of Mesa, Arizona Councilmember, graduated from Trinity High School
- Mike Baab, former NFL player for Cleveland Browns, and New England Patriots
- Aimee Buchanan (born 1993), American-born Olympic figure skater for Israel
- James T. Draper Jr., Baptist minister and denominational figure, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Euless
- Dianna Graves, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- Gary Hart, wrestler/manager, WCW,WCCW, Mid-Atlantic wrestling.
- Michael Muhney, actor on Veronica Mars and The Young and the Restless, graduated from Trinity High School
- Adam Roarke, movie actor who appeared in Hells Angels on Wheels, El Dorado, and The Stunt Man, was living in Euless at the time of his death
- Sarah Shahi, actress on The L Word
- Janine Turner, actress who starred on Northern Exposure, raised in Euless
- Myles Turner, professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Indiana Pacers, was raised in Euless and attended Trinity High School
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Euless has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Recreation places
- Euless Family Life Center
- McCormick Park
- Bob Eden Park
- Villages of Bear Creek Park
- Children's Health StarCenter-Euless
- The Parks at Texas Star
See also
In Spanish: Euless (Texas) para niños
