Glenn Heights, Texas facts for kids
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Glenn Heights, Texas
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Location of Glenn Heights, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Dallas, Ellis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.21 sq mi (18.68 km2) |
| • Land | 7.21 sq mi (18.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,819 |
| • Density | 1,855.08/sq mi (716.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75154
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-29840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410602 |
Glenn Heights is a city in Texas, USA. It is located in both Dallas and Ellis counties. In 2020, about 15,819 people lived there. This makes it a growing community in the state.
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A Look Back at Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights started to develop in the late 1960s. A firefighter named N.L. 'Moe' Craddock opened a mobile home park. He wanted to make sure his business was safe from being taken over by a nearby city. So, he helped the area become its own town.
Glenn Heights officially became a city on September 16, 1969. Moe Craddock stayed involved in the city's government. He served on the city council for many years. Later, he became the mayor in 1985 and was re-elected several times.
In 1970, only 257 people lived in Glenn Heights. By 1980, the population grew to 1,033. It kept growing fast, reaching 4,564 people by 1990. By 2000, over 7,000 people called Glenn Heights home. Even with all this growth, more than half of the city's land is still undeveloped.
Where is Glenn Heights?
Glenn Heights is located in Texas. The city covers an area of about 18.7 square kilometers (7.21 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Glenn Heights?
The number of people living in Glenn Heights has grown a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 257 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,033 | 301.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,564 | 341.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,224 | 58.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,278 | 56.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,819 | 40.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,793 | 66.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Glenn Heights as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,395 | 15.14% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 8,630 | 54.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 33 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 79 | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 67 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 401 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,210 | 26.61% |
| Total | 15,819 |
In 2020, there were 15,819 people living in the city. There were also 4,019 households and 3,105 families.
Schools in Glenn Heights
Students in Glenn Heights attend different school districts. This depends on which county they live in.
If you live in the Dallas County part of Glenn Heights, you go to schools in the DeSoto Independent School District. These schools include Cockrell Hill Elementary, Frank Moates Elementary, Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School, and DeSoto High School.
If you live in the Ellis County part, you attend schools in the Red Oak Independent School District. These include Donald T. Shields Elementary, Red Oak Intermediate, Red Oak Junior High, and Red Oak High School.
For higher education, students in the Dallas County area can go to Dallas College. Those in the Ellis County area can attend Navarro College. These colleges offer many different programs.
Getting Around Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights is part of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system. DART helps people get around the Dallas area using public transportation. Glenn Heights has a special place called the Glenn Heights Park & Ride Center. This center helps people connect to the DART system.
See also
In Spanish: Glenn Heights para niños
