Hebron, Texas facts for kids
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Hebron, Texas
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Location of Hebron in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Denton, Collin |
| Founded | 1890s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | General Law |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.269 sq mi (0.700 km2) |
| • Land | 0.268 sq mi (0.695 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 803 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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224 |
| • Density | 835.0/sq mi (322.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
75056
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| Area code(s) | 817 and 682 |
| FIPS code | 48-33020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412742 |
| Sales tax | 6.75% |
Hebron is a small town located in Denton County, Texas. A small part of the town is also in Collin County. In 2020, about 803 people lived there. By 2023, the population was estimated to be around 224.
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History of Hebron
Hebron was started in the 1890s. It was sometimes called "Shepton." The land for the town was given by a company called Blackland Townsite Company. This company was connected to the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.
The original town center was near where two railroads met. Today, this area is near East Hebron Parkway and 1st Street. Much of this old town center has been changed and built over.
Why Hebron Became a Town
Hebron officially became a town in 1961. This was done to stop bigger cities like Plano and Carrollton from taking over its land. If those cities took over, they could charge taxes on the land.
For a long time, Hebron did not charge its own taxes. If a landowner wanted to build something, they would ask the town to remove their land from Hebron's control. This way, the land could be developed without Hebron's rules.
Changes to Town Borders
Hebron's town limits used to be very large. They covered about 25 square miles. This area stretched from the Collin County line to the Trinity River. It also went from the Dallas County line north to State Highway 121.
Now, Hebron is much smaller. It has only a few pieces of land connected by narrow strips. This makes maps of the town look confusing. Stanley Dozier, who has a road named after him, was the mayor for a very long time, from 1961 to 1997. Today, the town is run by a three-person group, and Kelly Clem is the mayor.
Air Park-Dallas Airport was built in 1965. It is a public airport for planes and is located within the town's original area.
Hebron's Future
For the past 20 years, Hebron has given up large parts of its land to nearby cities. These cities include Lewisville, The Colony, Carrollton, and Plano. The idea was for Hebron to eventually disappear as a town.
However, new leaders in Hebron want to keep the town going. This decision was partly made because Carrollton threatened to stop providing water to Hebron. This would happen if Hebron did not become part of Carrollton.
Geography of Hebron
Hebron is mainly located in the southeastern part of Denton County. There is also a small part of the town that is separate and located in southwestern Collin County.
The town covers a total area of about 0.269 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.268 square miles, is land. A very small part, about 0.001 square miles, is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 385 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,128 | 193.0% | |
| 2000 | 874 | −22.5% | |
| 2010 | 415 | −52.5% | |
| 2020 | 803 | 93.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 224 | −46.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2000 2020 Census |
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2020 Census Data
In 2020, there were 803 people living in Hebron. These people lived in 262 households, and 219 of these were families. There were 284 housing units in the town.
The population included people from many different backgrounds:
- About 29.3% were White.
- About 4.9% were African American.
- About 0.6% were Native American.
- About 55.0% were Asian.
- About 2.5% were from other races.
- About 7.7% were from two or more races.
- About 6.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Census Data
In 2010, Hebron had 415 people living there. There were 137 households and 147 housing units.
The population included:
- About 74.0% White people.
- About 5.8% African American people.
- About 0.2% Native American people.
- About 12.8% Asian people.
- About 7.2% from other races.
- About 14.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Hebron
The schools in Hebron are part of the Lewisville Independent School District. Hebron High School is located in the nearby city of Carrollton.
Images for kids
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An aerial photo of Hebron Town Center from around 1969.
See also
In Spanish: Hebron (Texas) para niños
