65-571: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District ( CFBISD ) is a school district based in Carrollton , Texas , United States . The district covers most of the cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch and parts of Addison , Coppell , Dallas , and Irving (including Valley Ranch and the Western part of Las Colinas ). CFBISD has twenty-four elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and three education centers. Recently,
130-678: A suburb of Dallas , in 2006, Carrollton was included in Relocate America's "Top 100 Places to Live" list. Also in 2006, it was selected as the 19th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. In 2008, it was named by Money magazine the 15th best place to live among small cities. According to the United States Census Bureau , Carrollton has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.1 km ), of which 36.3 square miles (94.0 km )
195-698: A Diversity Index developed by Brown University's American Communities Project. The same survey said Irving was the eighth-most diverse city at a neighborhood level (again among cities with over 200,000 residents); Irving was the highest-ranked city in Texas at the city level and behind only Garland, TX at the neighborhood level. According to the 2010 census, the racial makeup of the city was 53.1% White (30.8% non-Hispanic white ), 12.3% African American , 0.9% Native American , 14.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 16.2% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 41.1% of
260-461: A female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.31. In the city, 29% of the population was under the age of 19, 8% was between ages 20 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age
325-464: A global contact center provider, Zale Corporation , Fluor Corporation , Flowserve , NCH Corporation , ITW Polymers Sealants North America, Celanese Corporation , a leading producer of specialty chemicals, Vistra Energy and its subsidiary TXU Energy , McKesson Corporation , and LXI Enterprise Storage. In June 2022, Caterpillar Inc , a construction and mining equipment manufacturer, announced it would move its headquarters to Irving. The city
390-583: A role in front of the curtain as musicians, actors, and artists, or behind the scenes as planners, technicians, directors and more. The Irving Arts Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate. The city owns and operates four historical museums: The Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, The Ruth Paine House Museum, and The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum. A fourth historical museum, the Irving Archives and Museum, opened in February, 2020. Irving serves as
455-513: Is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions. Carrollton has a city council that consists of seven members and a mayor. The mayor is Steve Babick, who previously served as a council member. The city council
520-692: Is also home to the national headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America . The headquarters of Nokia America and NEC Corporation of America are in Irving. The American headquarters of BlackBerry was in Irving. Perhaps as a result of the Nokia-Irving connection, Irving is twinned with Nokia's headquarters city, Espoo in Finland . Irving is also the Headquarters of OSG USA INC., which
585-710: Is centered near the intersection of 114 and the Bush turnpike. Irving is one of 13 member-cities of the Dallas region's transit agency, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Currently, Irving is served by numerous bus routes and has two stops along the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail route. In addition, DART's Orange Line through runs through Irving and Las Colinas to DFW Airport. This connects northern Irving with Dallas through rail in addition to bus routes. In 2015, 4.5 percent of Irving households lacked
650-680: Is connected to the Metroplex's highway network by Interstate 35E and the President George Bush Turnpike , as well as the Sam Rayburn Tollway at the far north end of the city. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is five miles southwest of Carrollton, and Dallas Love Field is eight miles south. The Green Line of Dallas Area Rapid Transit's DART light rail system terminates at North Carrollton/Frankford Station and has additional stops within
715-483: Is considered to have a humid subtropical climate. In 1920, Carrollton had a population of 573; since then, its population has experienced positive growth as a suburb of the city of Dallas. In 2010, its population was 119,097, becoming the 23rd-most populous city in Texas . Retaining its position as the 23rd-most populous Texas city at the publication of the 2020 census and 2020 American Community Survey , 133,434 people, 49,675 households, and 34,141 families resided in
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#1732765722460780-567: Is home to Cistercian Preparatory School , a university-preparatory school for boys, grades 5 through 12. Irving is also home to The Highlands School , a university-preparatory school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. One Catholic Pre-K–8th grade school, Holy Family Catholic Academy, is in Irving. Irving is also home to the Islamic School of Irving (Pre-K–12). The Sloan School (Pre-K–5) and StoneGate Christian Academy (K4–12) are Christian private schools in Irving. The city
845-600: Is home to many Fortune 500 companies and the Las Colinas Entertainment District. It also includes part of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport . Irving also includes Valley Ranch , a master-planned development . The warmest month on average is July, and the highest recorded temperature was 112 °F (44 °C) in 1980. The average coolest month is January, and the lowest recorded temperature
910-454: Is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km ), or 2.19%, is water. Carrollton is located in portions of three counties: Dallas , Denton , and Collin . On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 112 °F in 1980. The average coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was 1 °F in 1989. The most precipitation on average occurs in May. Carrollton
975-524: Is responsible for establishing city policies, considering city resolutions and ordinances, appointing citizens to various city boards and commissions, adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan and annual budget, and approving or rejecting zoning changes; it meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Most of Carrollton is a part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District which
1040-491: Is served partially by Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School in Carrollton, Ewell D. Walker Middle School in Dallas, and W. T. White High School in Dallas. Private schools in the area include The Saint Anthony School , Carrollton Christian Academy. At one time Coram Deo Academy had a campus in Carrollton. There are three major charter schools in Carrollton. Carrollton Classical Academy, grades K–9, which holds classes at
1105-607: Is the Asian Indians . As of 2009 the Indians have mainly settled in proximity to high technology companies, into an area in western Irving along Texas State Highway 114 . To absorb the Indian population, dense condominium and rental properties have opened in western Irving. There were 82,538 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had
1170-559: Is the North American Subsidiary of OSG Corporation in Japan. OSG is a leading provider of high end cutting tools used in industries such as automotive and aerospace. The Irving Arts Center, owned by the city, is a home for the arts, housing 10 resident arts organizations. Resident Organizations provide cultural programs for the community, and opportunities to participate in the creative process. Community members can play
1235-583: Is the site of the University of Dallas and North Lake College , a campus of Dallas College . In addition, DeVry University has a campus in Irving. Several highways transverse Irving. The Airport Freeway, SH 183 , runs east–west in the city center, while LBJ Freeway or I-635 crosses the city's northern edge in the same direction. John Carpenter Freeway, SH 114 , and the President George Bush Turnpike create an X running northwest-to-southeast and southwest-to-northeast respectively. The Las Colinas area
1300-927: Is within Dallas and Denton counties. Dallas Independent School District also serves a small portion of Carrollton in the southeast and Coppell Independent School District covers a portion to the southwest, both in Dallas County. The Lewisville Independent School District covers the northern sections of the city. The portion of Carrollton in Collin County is within the Plano Independent School District . CFBISD operates three high schools in Carrollton: Newman Smith High School , R.L. Turner High School , and Creekview High School . Lewisville ISD operates Hebron High School . The DISD portion
1365-463: The 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 67.7 square miles (175 km ), of which 67.2 square miles (174 km ) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ) (0.65%) is water. Irving includes the Las Colinas planned community , a mixed-use development with a land area of more than 12,000 acres (4,856 ha) that
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#17327657224601430-436: The 2020 United States census , there were 256,684 people, 86,023 households, and 57,330 families residing in the city. Irving has been noted for its racial and ethnic diversity. A 2012 study by the real estate website Trulia found that Irving's 75038 zip code was the most diverse zip code in the United States, while Irving was ranked as the ninth-most diverse city in the United States with over 200,000 residents according to
1495-526: The City of Irving . In 2018, CFBISD had just less than 26,000 students. Grades 9-12 Other Grades 6–8 Grades K-5 32°57′24.5″N 96°53′46.5″W / 32.956806°N 96.896250°W / 32.956806; -96.896250 Carrollton, Texas Carrollton is a city in Dallas , Denton , and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census , its population
1560-507: The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport . Irving was founded in 1903 by J.O. "Otto" Schulze and Otis Brown. It is believed literary author Washington Irving was a favorite of Netta Barcus Brown, and consequently the name of the town site, Irving, was chosen. Irving began in 1889 as an area called Gorbit, and in 1894 the name changed to Kit. Irving was incorporated April 14, 1914, with Otis Brown as
1625-787: The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) opened North Lake Early College High School , which has a campus for students in grades 9–10 at North Lake South. The school is not within DISD's boundaries but DISD is allowed to operate it as such under Texas law. Uplift Education, a charter school operator, has its administrative offices in Irving. Uplift has two charter school campuses in Irving: Infinity Preparatory (K–12) and North Hills Preparatory (K–12). Winfree Academy Charter School and Manara Academy Elementary are in Irving. Irving
1690-537: The Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and is an inner city suburb of Dallas . Irving is noted for its racial and ethnic diversity . The city had a population of 256,684 according to the 2020 United States Census , making it the twelfth-most populous city in Texas, and the 88th most populous in the U.S. Irving includes the Las Colinas mixed-use master-planned community and part of
1755-515: The 2010 census, the median income for a household in the city was $ 70,960 and the median income for a family was $ 68,672. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,746. About 4.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. By 2020, the median household income increased to $ 82,345; families had a median income of $ 95,235; married-couple families $ 105,361; and non-family households $ 58,811. An estimated 6.5% of
1820-410: The 2010 census, the racial makeup of the city was 63.6% White , 8.4% Black or African American , 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native , 13.4% Asian , 0.03% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander , 10.8% some other race , and 3.1% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino Americans of any race were 30.0% of the population. Since the 2020 census, non-Hispanic whites have made up 37.42% of
1885-463: The Carrollton ISD in 1954. Prior to that, the two cities operated separate school systems, although only Carrollton's went through the twelfth grade; Farmers Branch students had to decide in eighth grade if they wanted to attend high school in Carrollton or at Hillcrest High School in Dallas. The merger coincided with the beginning of 30 years of rapid growth for the two cities. At the time of
1950-775: The Irving Health Center. The United States Postal Service operates post offices in Irving. The Irving Main Post Office is at 2701 West Irving Boulevard. Other post offices in the city include Central Irving, Las Colinas, and Valley Ranch. The Irving Independent School District (IISD) serves most of Irving. Other areas are served by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD), Coppell Independent School District (CISD), and Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District . The major high schools that serve Irving are: In 2014, 3,821 of CFBISD's 26,239 students resided in Irving. In 2019
2015-557: The November 2008 elections, Irving banned the sale of alcoholic beverages in stores, making it the largest in population dry suburb in North Texas. In 2004 the pro-alcohol measure failed with 63% of voters opposing the measure. In 2006, 52% voted against the measure. On the third attempt, with heavy monetary backing by retailers, voters narrowly voted in favor of the measure in 2008. People in favor of changing Irving's liquor laws saw
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2080-570: The R.L. Turner High School campus was opened on Josey Lane, on the border between Carrollton and Farmers Branch. At that point Carrollton High School was renamed for DeWitt Perry and became the district's second junior high campus. School construction continued apace for another ten years – Central Elementary in 1965, Farmers Branch Elementary in 1967, Blanton Elementary in 1971, and Woodlake (now June R. Thompson) Elementary in 1974. In 1975 two more elementary schools, Country Place and Dale B. Davis, were opened. The first phase of Newman Smith High School –
2145-782: The United States Census Bureau estimated 236,607 residents in 2016, a 3.5 percent population increase over 2013 census estimates. In 2000, an Oshman's Sporting Goods store was robbed by the " Texas Seven ". In 2011, the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas opened. Four years later high-school student Ahmed Mohamed was the subject of a hoax bomb incident which ignited allegations of racial profiling and Islamophobia from many media and commentators. In 2019, Irving completed its construction of an entertainment district in Las Colinas with
2210-525: The addition of McWhorter Elementary (2001), Dave Blair Intermediate (2002) and Nancy Strickland Intermediate (2008). Number of campuses: In 1997, over 50% of the students were non-Hispanic white. From that year to 2016 the number of non-Hispanic white students had declined by 65%. From 1997 to 2016 the number of students on free or reduced lunches, a way of classifying a student as low income, increased by 175%. Enrollment: (as of September 2011) In 2001 CFBISD had 25,000 students. Of them, 1,000 resided in
2275-428: The city grew rapidly. In 1950, its population stood at 1,610, and it grew to 4,242 in 1960 and 13,855 in 1970. At this point, significant suburban growth began spilling out of north Dallas , and the city grew tremendously between 1970 and 1980, with a documented growth of 193% to 40,595 inhabitants. By 1983, the population was 52,000, by 1990, it had reached 82,169, and by 2010 the population had grown to 119,097. As
2340-637: The city had a population of approximately 45,000. A number of manufacturing plants operated in Irving, along with transportation , retail and financial businesses. The University of Dallas in Irving opened in 1956, and Texas Stadium was completed in 1971 as the home field of the Dallas Cowboys . The Chateau Theater opened in 1964 as part of a chain of premium, dollar, and drive-in theaters that stretched across North Texas and Oklahoma. Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crashed in Irving on August 2, 1985. Irving's population reached 155,037 in 1990 and
2405-471: The city limits at Trinity Mills and Downtown Carrollton . Trinity Mills is also the southern terminus of Denton County's A-train , which provides service to Lewisville and Denton . Downtown Carrollton is a planned stop on DART's Silver Line , which is under construction and expected to open in 2023. Irving, Texas Irving is a city in Dallas County, Texas , United States. It is part of
2470-504: The city. With a 2010 population density of 3,209.8 people per square mile (1,239.3/km ), the city had a median age of 37.8 in 2020 and for every 100 females there were 94.6 males. Among its population in 2020, 5.2% were under 5 years of age, 21.2% under 18 years of age, and 78.8% aged 18 and older; approximately 11.6% of the population were aged 65 and older per the American Community Survey's 5-year estimates. At
2535-538: The district's second high school campus – was finished in 1975 as well. The campus served grades 8–12 until North Carrollton Junior High School (now Dan F. Long Middle School) opened in 1979. With the southern half of the district now built out, growth shifted northward in the late 1970s and 1980s, with McCoy Elementary (1978), Furneaux Elementary (1980), Rosemeade Elementary (1983), Sheffield Elementary (changed to Sheffield Primary in 1989) along with Blalack Junior High (1985) and Sheffield Intermediate (1989) opened to handle
2600-406: The first mayor. By the late nineteenth century the Irving area was the site of churches , two cotton gins , a blacksmith shop and a general store. The Irving district public school system dates to the 1909 establishment of Kit and Lively schools. Population growth was slow and sometimes halting, with only 357 residents in 1925, but a significant increase began in the 1930s. By the early 1960s
2665-459: The former junior high campuses. All four existing middle schools were expanded and Ted Polk (1997) and Barbara Bush (1998) middle schools were added. Much of the latest growth has occurred on the district's west side, with Tom Landry Elementary (1996), Riverchase Elementary (2000), Ranchview High School (2002), Freeman Elementary (2004), Kelly Pre-K Center (2007) and La Villita Elementary (2008) being constructed. Rapid growth in older areas necessitated
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2730-481: The growing metropolitan area within North Texas . Most notably, Carrollton has become the headquarters for FASTSIGNS International, Inc. , Halliburton 's Easywell in Carrollton, Heelys, Inc. , Motel 6 (G6 Hospitality), SECURUS Technologies , and Woot Inc. (Subsidiary of Amazon). Carrollton is home to the largest Korean community in Texas and the southern United States . Koreatown Carrollton, located at
2795-565: The headquarters city for two college athletics conferences: the Big 12 Conference and American Athletic Conference . Irving Independent School District (IISD) high schools play football and other sports at the Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium (formerly Irving Schools Stadium). The stadium is located between Lee Britain Elementary School and Bowie Middle School at 600 E 6th St. Irving
2860-433: The increased enrollment. In 1986 the first school west of Interstate 35E, Las Colinas Elementary, was opened. Kent Elementary (1989), McKamy Elementary (1993) and Rainwater Elementary (1994) were also opened. After years of searching for a suitable site, the third high school, Creekview, was opened in 1998. In the 1990s the district decided to switch to a "middle school" concept, moving sixth graders from elementary schools to
2925-437: The interest in the 2008 United States Presidential Election as a catalyst for changing the laws in their favor. In 2009 Irving had a city council that was entirely at-large. While Irving has a large population of racial minorities, the entire city council and the mayor's office, was entirely non-Hispanic White. Manny Benavidez, a resident of Irving, filed a lawsuit against the city in federal court in November 2007, saying that
2990-462: The intersection of Old Denton Road and President George Bush Turnpike, is home to a large number of Asian restaurants and businesses further stimulating the local and regional economies. According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $ 150,984,518 in revenue, $ 151,204,878 in expenditures, $ 529,903,760 in total assets, $ 265,901,182 in total liabilities, and $ 177,408,987 in cash and investments. Carrollton
3055-545: The merger there were three schools operating: Carrollton Elementary (opened in 1951), Carrollton High School (opened in 1936 and now DeWitt Perry Middle School) and the original Farmers Branch School (opened in 1904) on Valley View Road. In the next decade the district built four new elementary schools – Valwood in 1955, R.E. Good in 1956, Webb Chapel in 1959, and Stark in 1964. The first dedicated junior high school, Vivian Field, opened in Farmers Branch in 1960. In 1962,
3120-822: The opening of the Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel. The entertainment district also includes the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and the Toyota Music Factory, an entertainment complex with numerous restaurants, an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Texas Lottery Plaza open-air performance stage and the Pavilion at the Toyota Music Factory concert venue. On May 8, 2020, the city's local poultry plant run by Westfield, Wisconsin -based Brakebush Bros. Inc reported 40 cases of COVID-19 among its workers during
3185-430: The population lived at or below the poverty line from 2015 to 2020, and 77% of the population are employed by private companies . Like much of the continually diversifying United States, Carrollton was once a predominantly non-Hispanic white community. With continued immigration and birth rates among traditional minorities, Carrollton's population became more racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse; according to
3250-622: The population were below the poverty line , including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. According to the city's 2021–2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's top employers are: Several large businesses have headquarters in Irving, including Nexstar Media Group , Aeroxchange , Caliber Home Loans, Nautilus Hyosung America, Inc. , Chuck E. Cheese , Cicis , Commercial Metals , Envoy Air (formerly American Eagle), Gruma , H.D. Vest , Kimberly-Clark , La Quinta Inns and Suites , Michaels Stores , 7-Eleven , Southern Star Concrete, Inc. , Stellar,
3315-456: The population, with Hispanic or Latino Americans increasing to 31.68% of the population. Black or African Americans were 9.84% of the population, and Asian Americans grew to 16.76% of the population. Pacific Islanders and people of other races made up a constituent minority of 0.07% and 0.4% each, and multiracial Americans increased to 3.53% of the population. As a suburb of Dallas, the city of Carrollton has sustained its own economic identity with
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#17327657224603380-649: The population. The largest group of Hispanic or Latinos were of Mexican origin , while those of Salvadoran heritage form the second largest group; in 2009 they formed 11.8% of those born outside of the United States. The Hispanic and Latino residents have moved into eastern Irving, which contains older neighborhoods than other areas of Irving. By 2020, the composition of Irving was 21.03% non-Hispanic white, 12.36% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 22.32% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.48% some other race, 2.34% multiracial, and 41.09% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The largest Asian American ethnic group in Irving
3445-529: The recently purchased First Baptist Carrollton Josey Campus, Harmony School of Innovation, grades K–8, and Trivium Academy, grades K–8, which holds classes on the campus of First Methodist Carrollton. The 13,000-capacity Tommy Standridge Stadium is located in Carrollton; it is mostly used for high school football and soccer. Areas in Dallas County and in CFBISD (which is partially in Denton County) are in
3510-410: The same as municipal boundaries; therefore, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District provides instructional services to children who live in portions of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving. Dr. Wendy Eldredge is the current Superintendent taking over after the retirement of Dr. John Chapman last year. Farmers Branch Independent School District consolidated with
3575-588: The school district began the process of Limited Open Enrollment, allowing students living outside the boundaries of the school district to apply to attend the district. In 2010 and 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency . The district encompasses 53.42 square miles (138.4 km) and is located primarily in Dallas County with a smaller portion in Denton County. The school district's boundaries are not
3640-443: The three new council members were two minority council members. The city of Irving is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions. The Parkland Health & Hospital System (Dallas County Hospital District) operates
3705-408: The town surpass Trinity Mills to the north. In 1913, Carrollton was officially incorporated , and W.F. Vinson was elected mayor. A gravel industry that began in Carrollton in 1912 transformed the city, by the late 1940s, to a "grain and gravel" town. The city also supported a brick plant and a dairy industry, and National Metal Products established itself in the city in 1946. After World War II ,
3770-418: The voting system was not in compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights Act . On July 15, 2009, a federal judge ruled that Irving is required to create a new electoral system so that racial minority representatives may be voted into office. In 2010 elections, which included one at-large seat and two district-seats, three new council members were elected, replacing two incumbents and adding a newly created seat. Among
3835-837: The zone for Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College or DCCCD). Areas in Collin County are in the zone for Collin College . Areas in most of Denton County (including the Lewisville School District) are in the North Central Texas College district. Carrollton Public Library has two locations: Hebron & Josey and Josey Ranch Lake. The Japanese School of Dallas , a supplementary Japanese school , conducts its classes at Ted Polk Middle School in Carrollton. The school has its main offices in Farmers Branch . Carrollton
3900-560: Was 133,434, making it the 27th-most populous city in Texas . The area was first settled by Jared Ford in 1842 by William and Mary Larner on a site within the Peters Colony grant. In 1844, the A. W. Perry family claimed land in the area around Trinity Mills where, in partnership with Wade H. Witt, a mill was established. The English colony, a group of families in the northeastern area of settlement which crossed into Denton County,
3965-403: Was 31.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males. The 2012 median income for a household in the city was $ 49,303, and the median income for a family was $ 54,755. Males had an estimated median income of $ 40,986 versus $ 36,518 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,970. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of
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#17327657224604030-618: Was further strengthened when the railroad was extended to Denton in 1880 by Jay Gould , who sold the line to the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (the Katy) in 1881. By 1885, Carrollton had flour mills, cotton gins, two churches, a school, and a population of 150. The St. Louis Southwestern Railway (the "Cotton Belt") crossed the Katy in 1888, and the town became a shipping center for livestock, cotton, cotton seed, and grain, helping
4095-574: Was home to large landowners including the Furneaux, Jackson, Morgan, and Rowe families. Carrollton was most likely named after Carrollton, Illinois , the original home of many of these settlers. Early on, Carrollton's livelihood was exclusively agricultural, but following the construction of the Dallas-Wichita Railroad through Trinity Mills in 1878, the community began to grow in its industrial significance. Carrollton's significance
4160-493: Was the home of Texas Stadium , the former home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys . The stadium was demolished on April 11, 2010. The city was also formerly the site of the Cowboys training facility for over 30 years. The National Football League's Dallas Cowboys played in Irving at Texas Stadium from 1971 to 2008 , and the team maintained its headquarters in Irving's Valley Ranch neighborhood from 1985 to 2016. Prior to
4225-443: Was −8 °F (−22 °C) in 1899. Irving is considered to be part of the humid subtropical region. May is the wettest month on average . At the census of 2010, there were 216,290 people, 82,538 households, and 51,594 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,218.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,242.7/km ). There were 91,128 housing units at an average density of 1,356 per square mile (524/km ). According to
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