Northlake, Texas facts for kids
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Northlake, Texas
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Location of Northlake in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.75 sq mi (45.97 km2) |
| • Land | 17.66 sq mi (45.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,201 |
| • Density | 189.63/sq mi (73.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76247
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| FIPS code | 48-52212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413055 |
Northlake is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is a growing community. In 2020, about 5,201 people lived there. The town is located northwest of Grapevine Lake. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Westlake, Texas.
Exploring Northlake's Location
Northlake is found in the northern part of Texas. It is part of Denton County. The town covers a total area of about 17.0 square miles (44.0 km2). A small part of this area, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 km2), is covered by water. This means Northlake is mostly land.
Northlake's Growing Population
Northlake has seen a lot of growth over the years. From a very small number of residents, it has become a much larger town.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 20 | — | |
| 1980 | 143 | 615.0% | |
| 1990 | 250 | 74.8% | |
| 2000 | 921 | 268.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,724 | 87.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,201 | 201.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,453 | 448.3% | |
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In 2020, the town had 5,201 people living there. These people lived in 1,331 households. There were also 679 families in the town.
Education in Northlake
Students in Northlake attend schools in two different districts. These are the Northwest Independent School District and the Argyle Independent School District. Both districts work to provide education for the town's young people.
