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
(2020)
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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 in Denton County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,856 at the 2010 census, increasing to 4,381 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Pilot Point is located at 33°23′47″N 96°57′31″W / 33.39639°N 96.95861°W (33.396350, –96.958719). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pilot Point has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,396 | 54.69% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 134 | 3.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.91% |
| Asian (NH) | 17 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 283 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,497 | 34.17% |
| Total | 4,381 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,381 people, 1,591 households, and 901 families residing in the city.
History
2024 Tornado
On May 25, 2024, a large and violent tornado struck both Pilot Point and nearby Valley View resulting extensive damage (notably including a severely damaged truck stop in Valley View), several injuries and at least 7 fatalities. The tornado has been assigned a preliminary rating of EF3 by the National Weather Service.
Notable people
- Frederick Edgar Ferguson, Medal of Honor recipient, born in Pilot Point
- Colt Knost, PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point, state champion in 2003
- G.A. Moore, Texas High School Football coach, member of the University of North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe, Roman Catholic bishop, born in Pilot Point
Education
The city is served by the Pilot Point Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Pilot Point (Texas) para niños
