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Grapevine, Texas

City

Downtown Grapevine, Texas

Seal

Location of Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas

Country

United States

State

Texas

Counties

Grape Vine Prairie

1844

Grape Vine

1854

Grapevine

1907

Government

• Type

Council–manager

Area

• Total

35.77 sq mi (92.66 km²)

• Land

32.14 sq mi (83.25 km²)

• Water

3.63 sq mi (9.41 km²) 9.98%

Elevation

630 ft (190 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

50,631

• Density

1,575.28/sq mi (608.22/km²)

Time zone

UTC−6 (CST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC−5 (CDT)

ZIP codes

76051, 76092, 76099

Area code(s)

682,817, 214, 469, 945, 972

FIPS code

48-30644

GNIS feature ID

2410650

Website

https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/

Grapevine is a city in Texas, United States. It's mostly in Tarrant County, but small parts are also in Dallas County and Denton County. In 2020, about 50,631 people lived there.

Grapevine is located in the Mid-Cities area, which is between the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. A large part of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is actually inside Grapevine! The city is also next to Grapevine Lake, a big lake built in 1952. This lake provides water and is a popular spot for fun activities.

History of Grapevine

Postcard of Main Street in Grapevine, around 1900–1908

How Grapevine Got Its Name

In October 1843, a very important meeting happened near what is now Grapevine. General Sam Houston and other leaders from the Republic of Texas met with chiefs from 10 different Native American nations. They camped at a place called Grape Vine Springs. This meeting led to a peace treaty, which allowed settlers to move into the area.

The new settlement was named Grape Vine. This was because of the many wild grapes that grew in the area, especially on Grape Vine Prairie and near Grape Vine Springs. Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County. It was started in 1844, even before Texas joined the United States in 1846.

Early Days and Growth

The first European settlers arrived in the late 1840s and early 1850s. General Richard Montgomery Gano owned land nearby and helped protect the early settlers from Comanche groups.

Grapevine grew slowly but steadily during the 1800s. By 1890, about 800 people lived there. The town had a newspaper, a public school, cotton gins (machines that separate cotton), a post office, and railroad service. On January 12, 1914, the post office officially changed the town's name to one word: Grapevine.

Changes Over Time

In the early 1900s, Grapevine was known for its farms. For many years, it was called the "Cantaloupe Capital of the World" because so many cantaloupes were grown there.

After World War II, Grapevine started to grow more. A huge change happened in 1974 when the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened. Because Grapevine is so close to the airport, it quickly became a big center for business and trade.

Today, Grapevine is also known for its many wineries. The city works hard to keep its historic downtown area looking nice and welcoming.

Geography of Grapevine

Grapevine covers about 35.9 square miles (92.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 3.6 square miles (9.41 square kilometers) is covered by water, mainly Grapevine Lake.

Climate data for Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine Dam), 1981–2010 normals
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	56.1 (13.4)	60.1 (15.6)	67.6 (19.8)	75.9 (24.4)	83.4 (28.6)	90.8 (32.7)	95.5 (35.3)	96.5 (35.8)	88.6 (31.4)	78.8 (26.0)	67.0 (19.4)	57.2 (14.0)	76.5 (24.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	32.1 (0.1)	35.3 (1.8)	44.1 (6.7)	51.8 (11.0)	61.5 (16.4)	68.7 (20.4)	72.7 (22.6)	72.5 (22.5)	64.6 (18.1)	53.2 (11.8)	43.5 (6.4)	33.9 (1.1)	52.8 (11.6)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	2.24 (57)	2.80 (71)	3.62 (92)	3.16 (80)	4.80 (122)	4.00 (102)	2.38 (60)	1.83 (46)	3.26 (83)	4.02 (102)	2.94 (75)	2.68 (68)	37.73 (958)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	7.1	7.4	8.7	6.8	9.2	8.3	5.2	5.2	6.2	7.6	7.1	7.6	86.4
Source: NOAA

People of Grapevine

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	199	—
1890	442	122.1%
1910	681	—
1920	821	20.6%
1930	936	14.0%
1940	1,043	11.4%
1950	1,824	74.9%
1960	2,821	54.7%
1970	7,049	149.9%
1980	11,801	67.4%
1990	29,202	147.5%
2000	42,059	44.0%
2010	46,334	10.2%
2020	50,631	9.3%
2023 (est.)	50,928	9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Grapevine's population has grown a lot over the years. In 2010, there were 46,334 people living in the city. By 2020, this number had grown to 50,631 people.

**Grapevine racial makeup in 2020**
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race	Number	Percentage
White (NH)	32,625	64.44%
Black or African American (NH)	2,231	4.41%
Native American (NH)	167	0.33%
Asian (NH)	3,139	6.2%
Pacific Islander (NH)	63	0.12%
Some Other Race (NH)	197	0.39%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)	2,108	4.16%
Hispanic or Latino	10,101	19.95%
Total	50,631

The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (64.44%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.95%), African American (4.41%), and Asian (6.2%).

The average age in Grapevine in 2010 was about 37.5 years old. Many families live in Grapevine, with about 33.6% of households having children under 18. The city's economy is strong, with a median household income of $88,225 in 2020.

Education in Grapevine

Most students in Grapevine go to schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. This district has 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools: Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School.

Some parts of Grapevine are served by other school districts, including Carroll Independent School District, Lewisville Independent School District, and Coppell Independent School District. There is also a private school in Grapevine called Faith Christian School.

Economy of Grapevine

The Gaylord Texan Resort is a major hotel and convention center in Grapevine.

Grapevine's economy relies a lot on travel and tourism. This is because of its close location to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Many visitors come to Grapevine for its hotels, shopping, and entertainment.

Major Attractions and Businesses

The Gaylord Texan and Great Wolf Lodge are two very large hotels in Grapevine. They have huge convention centers and entertainment areas.
Grapevine Mills Mall is a big shopping center with many stores and a movie theater.
Historic downtown Grapevine is a popular place. It has City Hall, the city library, parks, and many small shops, restaurants, and theaters.
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers fun train rides from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Grapevine is also home to several wineries and tasting rooms.

Top Employers

Many companies and organizations provide jobs in Grapevine. Here are some of the top employers:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	Gaylord Texan Resort	2,000
2	Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport	1,980
3	Grapevine Colleyville ISD	1,700
4	Paycom	900
5	City of Grapevine	700
6	Baylor Medical	660
7	Great Wolf Lodge	600
8	Hyatt Regency DFW	500
9	Texas Toyota of Grapevine	350
10	American Warranty Service	340

GameStop, a big electronics store, has its main office in Grapevine. Also, Kubota Corp., a company that makes tractors and heavy equipment, moved its U.S. headquarters to Grapevine in 2017.

Transportation in Grapevine

Highways

Two main highways, SH 114 and SH 121, run through Grapevine. These highways help people travel easily to and from the city and the airport.

Major Roads

I-635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway)
SH 26 (Ira E. Woods Avenue)
SH 114 (Northwest Parkway)
Bus. SH 114 (Northwest Highway)
SH 121
SH 360
Spur 97 (International Parkway)
FM 2499

Airports

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the main airport for Grapevine and the surrounding area. It offers flights to many places around the world. Another airport, Love Field, is also relatively close by.

Train Service

The conductor assists a passenger as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad stops at the Fort Worth Stockyards.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is a fun tourist train that travels between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards.

For daily travel, the TEXRail train service started in 2019. It connects Grapevine to other parts of Tarrant County and has stations downtown and near the airport. Soon, the DART Silver Line will also connect to the DFW Airport North Station.

Bus and Bicycle Travel

The Grapevine Visitor's Shuttle helps people get around to different attractions within the city.

Grapevine also has paths for bicycles. The Cotton Belt trail runs parallel to State Highway 26. There are also many miles of trails in city parks, like the one from Parr Park to Bear Creek Park. For mountain biking, the Northshore Mountain Bike trail starts at Rockledge Park on Grapevine Lake.

Running and Walking Trails

Grapevine is a "Runner Friendly Community" with about 24 miles of trails for walking and biking. These trails connect parks, schools, and businesses. They have markers with GPS coordinates for safety. The city also has indoor and outdoor tracks for running and walking.

Grapevine in Media

Grapevine is mentioned in the National Geographic Channel show, The Real Bonnie and Clyde. A historical marker in Grapevine shows where two police officers were shot in 1934.
An episode of the true crime show Snapped is set in Grapevine.
Parts of the movie Tender Mercies were filmed in Grapevine.
Miracle Dogs Too was filmed in Grapevine in 2006.
Some scenes from the movie RoboCop were filmed at B&D Mills in Grapevine.
The Nat Geo Wild Series, "Dr. T, Lone Star Vet" is filmed at a local animal hospital in Grapevine.