Southlake, Texas facts for kids
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Southlake, Texas
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Southlake City Hall, Southlake Town Square
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Location of Southlake in Tarrant County, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Tarrant, Denton |
| Incorporated | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.43 sq mi (58.08 km2) |
| • Land | 21.83 sq mi (56.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) 2.45% |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 31,265 |
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31,105 |
| • Density | 1,393.9/sq mi (538.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76092
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| Area code(s) | 682,817, 214,469,972 |
| FIPS code | 48-69032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411945 |
Southlake is a city mostly located in Tarrant County, Texas. A small part of it reaches into Denton County. It's a suburb of the large Dallas/Fort Worth area. In 2020, about 31,265 people lived there.
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Southlake's History
People first settled in the Southlake area in the 1840s. But it wasn't officially a town until 1956. This happened four years after Grapevine Lake was finished. Before 1956, the area was made up of smaller settlements. These included Whites Chapel, Dove, Union Church, and Jellico.
In 1956, a nearby town called Hurst wanted to take over the Southlake area. But on September 25, 1956, residents voted to form their own town. Anthony Gail Eubanks became the first mayor. His daughter picked the name "Southlake" because it was close to the new Grapevine Lake. The area stayed mostly rural until the DFW International Airport opened in the 1970s. Because it was so close to the airport, Southlake grew very quickly. It became a "boomburb" (a fast-growing suburb) in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
Where is Southlake?
Southlake covers about 22.5 square miles (58.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.9 square miles (56.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water. The city is very close to the Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport.
People of Southlake
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,023 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,031 | 98.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,808 | 38.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,065 | 151.6% | |
| 2000 | 21,519 | 204.6% | |
| 2010 | 26,575 | 23.5% | |
| 2020 | 31,265 | 17.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 31,137 | 17.2% | |
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| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 21,512 | 68.81% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 751 | 2.4% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 56 | 0.18% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 4,815 | 15.4% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 10 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 152 | 0.49% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 1,582 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,387 | 7.63% |
| Total | 31,265 |
In 2020, there were 31,265 people living in Southlake. There were 9,323 households and 8,398 families. The city is known for its high average income. In 2019, the average income for a household was over $240,248. This was higher than any other city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Only a small number of families, about 1.3%, lived below the poverty line.
Southlake's Economy
Southlake is home to several important companies. Sabre Holdings, a large travel technology company, has its main office here. There are also industrial businesses like gasoline storage and concrete works.
Southlake is famous for its Southlake Town Square. This is a popular shopping center with many stores and restaurants. It's located along State Highway 114 and Southlake Boulevard. In 2005, a plan was approved to make the Town Square twice as big. The new parts were finished in 2006. This made it one of the most popular shopping spots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Top Employers in Southlake
Here are some of the biggest employers in Southlake as of January 2023:
| # | Employer | Number of Employees |
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| 1 | Sabre Holdings | 2,550 |
| 2 | TD Ameritrade | 2,230 |
| 3 | Carroll ISD | 1,176 |
| 4 | Verizon Wireless | 685 |
| 5 | Keller Williams | 650 |
| 6 | Gateway Church | 600 |
Education in Southlake
Most students in Southlake attend schools in the Carroll Independent School District. This district has several schools:
- Elementary Schools:
* Carroll Elementary School * Old Union Elementary School * Rockenbaugh Elementary School * Walnut Grove Elementary School * Johnson Elementary School
- Intermediate Schools:
* Eubanks Intermediate School * Durham Intermediate School
- Middle Schools:
* Dawson Middle School * Carroll Middle School
- High Schools:
* Carroll High School (for grades 9–10) * Carroll Sr. High School (for grades 11–12)
Southlake also has private schools, such as:
- The Clariden School (Pre-K through 12th grade)
- Fusion Academy Southlake (Middle and High School)
- Southlake Montessori (Elementary)
A private Christian university, The King's University, is also located in Southlake.
Getting Around Southlake
Southlake does not have public bus service or other public transportation within the city. The closest train station is the Grapevine-Main Street station. It is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from the center of Southlake.
Airport Nearby
Major Roads
Several important highways and roads pass through or near Southlake:
Texas 26
Texas 114
FM 1709
FM 1938
Famous People from Southlake
- Terry Bradshaw, professional football player
- John Burkett, professional baseball player
- Ruth Buzzi, actress and comedian
- Giovanni Capriglione, Republican politician
- Frank Cornish, professional football player
- Chase Daniel, professional football player
- Jon Daniels, professional baseball general manager
- Riley Dodge, college football player
- Greg Ellis, professional football player
- Garrett Hartley, professional football player
- Hailey Hernandez, Olympic diver
- Ken Hill, professional baseball player
- Kenny Hill Jr., college football quarterback
- Julius Jones, professional football player
- Lindsay Jones, voice actor, Internet personality
- Dana Loesch, conservative political activist and commentator
- Russell Maryland, professional football player
- Mark McLemore, professional baseball player
- David Murphy, professional baseball player
- Terrence Newman, professional football player
- Darren Oliver, professional baseball player
- Hudson Potts, professional baseball player
- J. Paul Raines, CEO of GameStop
- Rory Sabbatini, professional golfer
- Sam Schwartzstein, college football player
- Marcus Spears, professional football player
- Ross Stripling, professional baseball player
- Pat Summerall, professional football player, sports announcer
- Tony Tolbert, professional football player
- DeMarcus Ware, professional football player
- Yang Yong-eun, professional golfer
Sister Cities
Southlake has a program called "Southlake Sister Cities." It's a non-profit group that works with Sister Cities International. Southlake has two sister cities: Tome, Japan and Wuzhong, China. This program helps students and adults from these cities visit each other. It builds friendships and understanding between different cultures.
See also
In Spanish: Southlake (Texas) para niños
