Farmers Branch, Texas facts for kids
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Farmers Branch, Texas
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Coca-Cola Enterprises offices in Farmers Branch
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| Nickname(s):
The City in a Park
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Location in Dallas County and the state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Texas |
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| County |  Dallas |
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| First Settled | Early 1850s | |
| Incorporated | February 23, 1946 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 12.04 sq mi (31.18 km2) | |
| • Land | 11.88 sq mi (30.77 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) 0.8% | |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 35,991 | |
| • Estimate
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36,442 | |
| • Density | 4,053.36/sq mi (1,565.02/km2) | |
| • Urban | 5,121,892* (6th) | |
| • Metro | 7,539,711* (4th) | |
| • CSA | 7,957,493* (7th) | |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) | |
| ZIP code |
75234, 75244
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| Area code | 214, 469, 945, 972 | |
| FIPS code | 48-25452 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410484 | |
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| Website | farmersbranchtx.gov | |
Farmers Branch, officially known as the City of Farmers Branch, is a city located in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It's like a close neighbor to the big city of Dallas and is part of the larger Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area. In 2020, about 35,991 people lived here.
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History of Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch was first settled in the early 1850s. In 1842, three people named Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran received land grants in the area. By 1843, a small community called Mustang Branch had already started.
Mr. Cochran later changed the name to Farmers Branch. He chose this name because the area had very rich soil, perfect for farming. Farmers Branch was also the first location for the Texan Land and Emigration Company, also known as Peters Colony, in 1845. This made the community well-known in Dallas County during the 1840s. It was advertised a lot in Europe and the United States.
Early Community Life
In 1845, a Baptist minister named William Bowles opened a blacksmith shop and a gristmill. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour. On May 5, 1845, Isaac B. Webb gave land for Webb's Chapel Methodist Church. This was the first official place of worship in Dallas County. A school was also started in the church building one year later.
Webb became the first postmaster for the Farmers Branch post office. It opened on January 5, 1848, and stayed open until 1866. The post office reopened in 1875.
Railroads and Growth
To make sure railroads would come through Farmers Branch, an important early settler named Samuel Gilbert and others sold parts of their land in 1874. About three or four years later, the Dallas and Wichita Railway built a track. It went from Dallas, through Farmers Branch, and then to Lewisville. This railway later became part of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad in 1881.
By 1890, the community had about 100 people and several businesses. The population grew to 300 in the early 1900s. A brick school building was built in 1916. The number of people living in Farmers Branch stayed about the same until after World War II.
Becoming a City
Farmers Branch officially became a city after an election on February 23, 1946. William F. (Bill) Dodson was chosen as the city's first mayor. City services started right away after it became a city.
In 1950, Farmers Branch had 915 people. In 1956, the city approved a "home-rule charter." This set up a council-manager form of government, where a city council makes decisions and a city manager runs the daily operations.
The city grew very quickly in the 1950s. By 1960, the population was 13,441, which was a huge increase! Most new residents traveled to nearby Dallas for work. By 1970, the population was over 27,000. Many different types of factories were operating in the city, making things like steel, concrete, and food products.
The number of residents went down a bit in the 1980s and 1990s. However, many businesses were still located in the city. Farmers Branch is home to many large companies. These companies are located along major highways like Interstate 635, the Dallas North Tollway, and Interstate 35E. By 2000, the city's population grew to 27,508, and by 2020, it reached 35,991.
Geography
Farmers Branch is located in Texas. The city covers a total area of about 11.79 square miles (30.54 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.08%, is covered by water.
Demographics
Demographics is the study of populations. It looks at things like how many people live in a place, their ages, and their backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 915 | — | |
| 1960 | 13,441 | 1,369.0% | |
| 1970 | 27,492 | 104.5% | |
| 1980 | 24,863 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 24,250 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 27,508 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 28,616 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 35,991 | 25.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Farmers Branch in 2020. This information comes from the 2020 United States census.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 12,957 | 36.0% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,925 | 8.13% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 104 | 0.29% |
| Asian (NH) | 3,132 | 8.7% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 11 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 180 | 0.5% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1,008 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,674 | 43.55% |
| Total | 35,991 |
As of the 2020 census, there were 35,991 people living in the city. There were 16,015 households and 10,119 families.
Economy
The economy of a city refers to how money is made and spent there. It includes all the jobs, businesses, and industries. Farmers Branch has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents and people from nearby areas.
According to the city's 2022 financial report, here are some of the top employers:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Internal Revenue Service | 1,200 |
| 2 | Feizy | 1,170 |
| 3 | Anserteam LLC | 1,001 |
| 4 | Telvista | 1,000 |
| 5 | TDIndustries | 900 |
| 6 | Haggar Clothing Company | 750 |
| 7 | IBM | 700 |
| 7 | MONI Smart Security | 700 |
| 9 | Encore Enterprises, Inc. | 650 |
| 9 | Glazer's Wholesale Drug Company | 650 |
As of 2012, Farmers Branch was home to about 3,500 companies. Several well-known companies have their main offices, or headquarters, in Farmers Branch. These include Celanese Corporation, Eyemart Express, OxyChem, and Varsity Brands. Maxim Integrated Products also has an office here.
In 2018, it was estimated that there were about 78,393 jobs in Farmers Branch.
Transportation
Farmers Branch is part of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system. In 1983, Farmers Branch was one of fifteen cities that agreed to help fund DART services. They did this by adding a 1 cent sales tax.
The city has DART bus service. You can take a bus to downtown Dallas, to the nearby city of Carrollton, and on other routes. On December 6, 2010, Farmers Branch also got light rail train service. There is a DART station near Interstates 635 and 35E. This train line, called the Green Line, goes from southeast Dallas through downtown and up to Carrollton.
The city is also easy to reach by car. It is located between three major highways: Interstate 35E to the west, the Dallas North Tollway on the east, and Interstate 635 to the south.
Sister Cities
Farmers Branch has special relationships with two other cities around the world. These are called "sister city" relationships. They help promote cultural understanding and exchanges. Farmers Branch's sister cities are Bassetlaw in the United Kingdom and Garbsen in Germany.
Images for kids
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JP Morgan Chase Bank in Farmers Branch
See also
In Spanish: Farmers Branch para niños
