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Highland Village, Texas
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Location of Highland Village in Denton County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Municipal incorporation | February 14, 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.51 sq mi (16.87 km2) |
| • Land | 5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,899 |
| • Density | 3,013.2/sq mi (1,163.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75077
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| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-33848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410762 |
Highland Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. It's a suburb of big cities like Dallas and Fort Worth. You can find it on the south side of the western part of Lewisville Lake. In 2020, about 15,899 people lived there.
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Highland Village History
Highland Village officially became a city in February 1963. Back in 1970, only 516 people lived there. But then, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened nearby. This helped the city grow a lot! By 1980, there were 3,246 residents, and by 2010, it had grown to 15,056. Highland Village is mostly a place where people live, but more businesses are starting to open there too.
Geography and Climate
Highland Village covers about 6.4 square miles (16.87 square kilometers). About 0.9 square miles (2.54 square kilometers) of this area is water. This water mostly comes from Lewisville Lake.
The weather in Highland Village is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 516 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,246 | 529.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,027 | 116.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,173 | 73.2% | |
| 2010 | 15,056 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 15,899 | 5.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,100 | 6.9% | |
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In 2020, the city had 15,899 people living there. There were 5,475 households and 4,423 families. Most people living in Highland Village are White (78.56%). The city is also home to people who are Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and those of mixed races. About 9.81% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Highland Village
Students in Highland Village attend schools in the Lewisville Independent School District. There are three elementary schools and one middle school right in the city. For high school, many students go to Edward S. Marcus High School. This high school is located nearby in Flower Mound.
Transportation Options
Highland Village joined the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in 2003. This means residents have public transportation options. You can use the Commuter Express coach service to travel to Denton and downtown Dallas.
In 2011, the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station opened. This station is part of DCTA's A-train, which is a commuter rail line. A commuter rail is like a train that takes people from suburbs to a city for work or school.
More recently, DCTA changed its local transportation. In 2020, they started a Lyft discount program. Then, in 2021, they launched the GoZone service. This service works with Via Transportation to provide on-demand rides around Highland Village.
Notable People from Highland Village
Many interesting people have connections to Highland Village. Here are a few:
- Mason Cox: A professional Australian Rules footballer who plays for the Collingwood Magpies.
- Hayley Orrantia: An American actress, singer, and songwriter. She plays Erica Goldberg on the TV show The Goldbergs.
- Paxton Pomykal: A professional soccer player for FC Dallas.
See also
In Spanish: Highland Village para niños
