Flower Mound, Texas facts for kids
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Flower Mound, Texas
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FloMo, The Mound
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Location of Flower Mound in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Denton, Tarrant |
| Incorporated | February 25, 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Town | 44.48 sq mi (115.20 km2) |
| • Land | 41.96 sq mi (108.67 km2) |
| • Water | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Town | 75,956 |
| • Density | 1,810.20/sq mi (698.96/km2) |
| • Metro | 6,447,615 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
| ZIP Codes |
75022, 75028, 75027
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972, 682, 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-26232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412634 |
Flower Mound is a town in Texas, USA. It's mostly in Denton County, but a small part is in Tarrant County. It's located northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth, right next to Grapevine Lake. The town gets its name from a special hill, about 12.5 acres big, right in the middle of town.
People first settled here in the 1850s. The town officially became a town in 1961. In the 1970s, a big plan to build a new community didn't work out. But when the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened nearby in 1974, Flower Mound started to grow very fast.
In 2020, about 75,956 people lived in Flower Mound. This was a 17% increase from 2010. Flower Mound is the largest "town" in Texas by population. It was the only town with more than 20,000 people in the 2020 census. The town has a council–manager system. It has many public parks and a large network of trails. Most students go to schools in the Lewisville Independent School District. Flower Mound is known for its careful urban planning and has seen growth in light industries.
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History of Flower Mound
Early Settlement and Growth
Settlers first came to the Flower Mound area in the 1840s. Presbyterians set up religious camps here. A log cabin from around 1850 was found inside a home in 2016, showing how early people lived here. By 1854, the Flower Mound Presbyterian Church was built. Early settlers like Andrew Morriss and David Kirkpatrick have streets named after them in town. For many years, only a few people lived in the area.
On February 25, 1961, the town voted to become an official town. This helped them avoid being taken over by the city of Irving. William Wilkerson, who became the town's second mayor, helped make this happen. He also improved phone service and water for the town.
Planned Community Project
In 1970, Flower Mound had 1,685 residents. Two developers, Edward S. Marcus and Raymond Nasher, started a big project. They wanted to build a "Flower Mound New Town" with help from the government. This project aimed to create a planned community, even working with the University of North Texas. However, the project was stopped after residents disagreed with the plans. This caused a lot of debate and elections in the town. In 1976, the project was called a "Bum Steer Award" winner by Texas Monthly because it failed.
Rapid Growth and Development
The opening of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in 1974, just 4 miles south, caused Flower Mound to grow very quickly. Between 1980 and 1990, the population jumped from 4,402 to 15,896. By 2000, it reached 50,702 people. This made it one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. Flower Mound continued to grow by about five percent each year between 2000 and 2005. The town still manages its growth carefully, especially in its central and western parts.
Geography and Environment
Location and Landscape
Flower Mound is about 20 miles northwest of Dallas and 25 miles northeast of Fort Worth. It sits mostly in Denton County, but some parts are in Tarrant County. The town is in the Trinity River basin. It borders Lewisville to the east and other towns like Highland Village to the north.
The town covers about 43.4 square miles. Most of this is land (about 41.39 square miles). Water makes up about 2.5 square miles. Grapevine Lake and Marshall Creek form part of the town's southern border. Flower Mound has a humid subtropical climate. It gets about 233 sunny days and 79 days of rain each year.
Protecting Nature
Flower Mound encourages building projects that protect nature. This includes saving open spaces, nice views, and natural animal homes. The town wants to grow while still keeping its natural beauty.
A large part of the town is on the Barnett Shale. This means there is natural gas underground. Drilling for this gas near homes has caused some disagreements in the community. In 1994, a fossil collector found a Hadrosaurid dinosaur fossil near Grapevine Lake. This ancient creature was named "Protohadros byrdi" after him.
The Mound: A Natural Landmark
Flower Mound is named after a special hill called "The Mound." This hill is about 12.5 acres wide and 50 feet tall. It's located near the intersection of FM 3040 and FM 2499. Early settlers noticed this unique hill.
The Mound is part of the Texas blackland prairies. It's usually covered by tall grasses like big bluestem and Indian grasses. During spring, many types of flowers grow on its slopes. Water held in small dips in the ground helps these flowers grow. Even though it's surrounded by buildings, The Mound is cared for by The Mound Foundation. This group works to protect it. An accidental fire in 2011 helped wildflowers grow on The Mound for the first time in years.
Flower Mound Climate Details
| Climate data for Flower Mound, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
107 (42) |
108 (42) |
113 (45) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
60 (16) |
68 (20) |
75 (24) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
65 (18) |
57 (14) |
76 (24) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
73 (23) |
72 (22) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
34 (1) |
53 (12) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −3 (−19) |
−2 (−19) |
5 (−15) |
23 (−5) |
35 (2) |
48 (9) |
51 (11) |
52 (11) |
36 (2) |
16 (−9) |
10 (−12) |
6 (−14) |
−3 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (cm) | — | 2.41 (6.1) |
2.99 (7.6) |
3.40 (8.6) |
5.17 (13.1) |
3.63 (9.2) |
2.29 (5.8) |
2.16 (5.5) |
3.05 (7.7) |
4.38 (11.1) |
2.79 (7.1) |
2.65 (6.7) |
36.84 (93.6) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.3 (3.3) |
Population and People
How Flower Mound Has Grown
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,685 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,402 | 161.2% | |
| 1990 | 15,527 | 252.7% | |
| 2000 | 50,702 | 226.5% | |
| 2010 | 64,669 | 27.5% | |
| 2020 | 75,956 | 17.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 79,445 | 22.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Flower Mound had 64,669 people and 21,570 homes. The population density was about 1,562 people per square mile. By 2020, the population grew to 75,956 people, with 26,233 households.
Who Lives in Flower Mound?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 50,147 | 66.02% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,560 | 3.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 290 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 10,705 | 14.09% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 30 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 317 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3,466 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,441 | 11.11% |
| Total | 75,956 |
In 2020, the town's population was made up of different groups. About 66% were non-Hispanic white, 3.37% African American, and 14.09% Asian American. About 11.11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. These numbers show how the town's population is becoming more diverse, like many places in the country.
Flower Mound is known for its residents who often move for work. Many people who live here are from other states or countries. This means the town has a lot of new faces coming and going.
Economy and Jobs
Major Employers
The Lewisville Independent School District is the biggest employer in Flower Mound. It employs 1,647 people. The Town of Flower Mound itself employs 455 people. Between 2000 and 2009, the town saw a 26.53% increase in jobs. Because Flower Mound is close to the DFW airport and major highways, many businesses have moved parts of their operations here.
Adeptus Health started in 2002, with its first emergency room in Flower Mound.
Business Districts
Flower Mound has two main areas for economic growth: the Lakeside Business District and the Denton Creek District.
Lakeside Business District
The Lakeside Business District is a 265-acre area near Grapevine Lake. It has land set aside for shops, businesses, and homes. In 2012, a company called Realty Capital planned a huge $1 billion project here. The town council approved this plan in November 2012. Construction on the first part of the project began in April 2013. This first phase included 45,000 square feet of business space, 170 apartments, and 170 home lots.
Denton Creek District
The Denton Creek District is a 1,500-acre area on the western side of town. The town started adding roads and other services to this area in 2010. In August 2013, developers began building a 158-acre riverwalk project here.
Parker Square
Parker Square is a shopping center in Flower Mound. It was designed to look like a traditional American "main street" or a small Texas town. It even won a design award in 2003. A movie called The University of Las Colinas was filmed here in 2020.
Top Private Employers
Here are the top private sector employers in Flower Mound as of 2022:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Communications Test Design, Inc. (CTDI) | 1,340 |
| 2 | MI Windows & Doors | 771 |
| 3 | Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | 700 |
| 4 | Stryker Communications | 480 |
| 5 | Likewize | 400 |
| 6 | Thirty-One Gifts | 375 |
| 7 | Best Buy Distribution Center | 250 |
| 7 | FUNimation Entertainment | 250 |
| 9 | HD Supply | 200 |
| 10 | Ivie & Associates | 190 |
| X | Top employer total | 4,956 |
Parks and Recreation
Flower Mound has 54 public parks and recreation areas. These cover 693 acres of land. Nine of these parks, about 70 acres, are still undeveloped. In June 2008, the town opened its new $13.825 million community activity center. This center has meeting rooms, a day care, a gym, an outdoor pool, and a large indoor pool.
In 2008, Hilltop Park was renamed Jake's Hilltop Park. This was done to honor Lance Corporal Jacob Lugo, the first military person from Flower Mound to die while serving. Jake's Hilltop Park has baseball and softball fields.
In 2016, Flower Mound opened its first dog park, the 5-acre Hound Mound Dog Park. It cost over $1 million to build. In 2018, the town added a 2,000 square foot splash pad to Heritage Park.
Trail System for Outdoor Fun
In 1976, people in Flower Mound wanted to build bike paths to help with traffic and protect the environment. It took a while to get money, but by 1989, the first 1.3 miles of trails were built. Some money came from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. By 2010, the town had 33 miles of paved paths for hiking and biking. It also had 2 miles of trails for horses. The Purple Cone Flower trail starts in Stone Creek Park and is popular with runners, walkers, dog walkers, and bikers.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers also maintains trails in Flower Mound. They have 14 miles of natural trails and 9 miles of horse trails, mostly around Grapevine Lake. The North Shore trail goes through Murrell Park and Twin Coves Park. This trail is mostly dirt and rock and is used by mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners.
Education in Flower Mound
Most of Flower Mound is served by the Lewisville Independent School District. Some parts of western Flower Mound are in the Argyle, Denton, and Northwest school districts. The part of Flower Mound in Tarrant County is in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
Flower Mound has three high schools:
- Edward S. Marcus High School
- Flower Mound High School (both part of the Lewisville district)
- Argyle ISD's new Argyle High School campus
There are also several private schools in town:
- Coram Deo Academy
- Lewisville Christian School
- Grace Christian Academy
- Temple Christian Academy
ResponsiveEd, a charter school operator, runs a Founders Classical Academy in Flower Mound. This school is located in west Flower Mound.
For college, North Central Texas College has a branch campus in Parker Square. Midwestern State University also has a branch there, working with NCTC, offering master's degree programs.
Transportation and Roads
Major Roads
On the western edge of Flower Mound, U.S. Route 377 runs north and south. It goes towards Denton and Fort Worth. Two other important roads in Flower Mound are farm-to-market roads. FM 1171, also called Cross Timbers Road, goes east to west across the town. It connects to Interstate 35E to the east and Interstate 35W to the west. FM 2499, known as Long Prairie, runs north and south. It provides access to State Highway 121 and Interstate 635, which are north of DFW Airport.
Bike Lanes
In June 2012, the Flower Mound Town Council approved a plan to build and manage a network of bike lanes around the town. This helps people get around without always using a car.
Notable People from Flower Mound
- Kennedy Baker
- Chris Brown, hockey player
- Colleen Clinkenbeard
- Jameson Hannah, professional baseball player
- Sarah Huffman, professional soccer player
- Brandon Jefferson, professional basketball player
- Moira Kelly
- Samuel LeComte
- Emma Malabuyo
- Jane Nelson
- Ryan Pace
- Rod Pampling, professional golfer
- Tan Parker
- Colin Poche, MLB pitcher
- Chris Sanders, quarterback
- Brighton Sharbino
- Marcus Smart, NBA Player for the Memphis Grizzlies
- Kaden Smith
- Paul Stankowski
- Nick Stephens
Images for kids
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A view of Flower Mound from above.
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Map showing Flower Mound in Denton County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Flower Mound para niños
