Shady Shores, Texas facts for kids
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Shady Shores, Texas
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Location of Shady Shores in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| • Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,764 |
| • Density | 855.7/sq mi (330.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76205, 76208
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-67100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413275 |
| Website | http://www.shady-shores.com/ |
Shady Shores is a town located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,764 people lived there. It is also one of four communities known as the Lake Cities.
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History of Shady Shores
In 1912, there was a school called Shady Shores Independent School. In the mid-1920s, a builder named John William Franck created a fishing camp. It had about ten small wooden cabins. This camp was on the north side of Lake Dallas. He wanted it to be a fun place for people from Dallas to visit on weekends.
In the 1930s, many of these fishing camps were replaced. People started building permanent homes instead. Some of these old homes are still standing today.
Growth and Incorporation
The community grew, and in 1932, a new neighborhood called Shady Shores began to be built. In the late 1950s, Lake Dallas was made much bigger. It is now known as Lewisville Lake.
In 1960, the leaders of the community decided to make it an official town. This was mainly to avoid being taken over by the nearby city of Denton. The new town took the name of the Shady Shores neighborhood. Until 2000, the town got money for things like road repairs and police services from building permits and donations. After 2000, they started collecting taxes.
Geography of Shady Shores
Shady Shores is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 543 | — | |
| 1980 | 813 | 49.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,045 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,461 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,612 | 78.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,764 | 5.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,957 | 13.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 1,461 people living in Shady Shores. There were 532 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (65.4%) were married couples. About 40% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.19 people.
Age Groups
The people in Shady Shores are spread across different age groups.
- About 28% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 34.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years.
Education in Shady Shores
Most of Shady Shores is part of the Denton ISD (Independent School District). A small part of the town belongs to the Lake Dallas ISD.
Denton ISD Schools
Students in the Denton ISD part of Shady Shores go to these schools:
- Stephens Elementary
- Bettye Myers Middle School
- Ryan High School
Lake Dallas ISD Schools
Students in the Lake Dallas ISD part of Shady Shores go to these schools:
- Shady Shores Elementary
- Lake Dallas Middle School
- Lake Dallas High School
Most of Denton County, including Shady Shores, is also served by North Central Texas College. This is a college where students can continue their education after high school.
See also
In Spanish: Shady Shores (Texas) para niños
