Pilot Point, Texas facts for kids
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Pilot Point, Texas
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Pilot Point Commercial Historic District (2023)
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Pointing the way since 1845
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Location of Pilot Point in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,381 |
| • Density | 1,040.71/sq mi (401.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76258
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-57476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411421 |
Pilot Point is a city located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,856 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 4,381 people.
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Where is Pilot Point?
Pilot Point is located at 33.396350 degrees North and 96.958719 degrees West. The city covers an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (3.36 square miles). All of this area is land.
The weather in Pilot Point has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 790 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,090 | 38.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,371 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,499 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,122 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,176 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,254 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,663 | 32.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,211 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,538 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,538 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,856 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,381 | 13.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,884 | 52.6% | |
In 2020, there were 4,381 people living in Pilot Point. These people lived in 1,591 households. About 901 of these households were families. The city is home to a diverse group of people.
Pilot Point's Past
The 2024 Tornado
On May 25, 2024, a very strong tornado hit Pilot Point. It also affected nearby Valley View. The tornado caused a lot of damage to buildings and other structures. Sadly, some people were injured, and there were fatalities. Weather experts gave this tornado a preliminary rating of EF3. This means it was a powerful storm.
Famous People from Pilot Point
- Frederick Edgar Ferguson: He was born in Pilot Point and received the Medal of Honor.
- Colt Knost: A professional golfer who grew up in Pilot Point. He was a state champion in 2003.
- G.A. Moore: A well-known Texas High School Football coach.
- Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe: A Roman Catholic bishop who was born in Pilot Point.
Learning in Pilot Point
Students in Pilot Point attend schools within the Pilot Point Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Pilot Point (Texas) para niños
