Little Elm, Texas
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Little Elm is a city in Denton County
, Texas
, United States
and a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 3,646 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the city total had jumped to 25,898. Current estimates show the population to be 26,850, making Little Elm one of the fastest growing municipalities in Texas since 2000 in terms of percentage.
of 2000, there were 3,646 people, 1,210 households, and 965 families residing in the town. The population density
was 751.5 people per square mile (290.3/km²). There were 1,302 housing units at an average density of 268.4 per square mile (103.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.24% White, 2.96% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 14.15% from other races
, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.96% of the population.
There were 1,210 households out of which 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,281, and the median income for a family was $51,803. Males had a median income of $35,533 versus $26,604 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $18,362. About 8.8% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
The population of Little Elm grew by an estimated 498% between 2000 and 2007, ballooning from 3,646 to 21,793 making the city one of the fastest growing in not only the state of Texas
but also the United States
.
The 2010 census shows the popluation is 25,898
(Eldorado Parkway) going east towards Frisco, TX and north/northwest to US 380
, and FM 423
going north to US 380 and south to Texas 121 in The Colony, TX. FM 423 is two lanes southbound from Stonebrook Parkway south and one lane north from The Colony city limit; Eldorado Parkway is four lanes through Little Elm from FM 423 to FM 720, but is two lanes west of FM 720, thus exacerbating the traffic problem.
Current traffic projects include the widening of Eldorado Parkway and the widening of FM 423. Eldorado Parkway and FM 423 are state projects and are just getting underway. Completion of these projects is estimated to be 2013-2014. The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
is a North Texas Tollway Authority
project and was opened to the public on August 1, 2009.
The North Texas Tollway Authority
has recently completed the Dallas North Tollway
Extension Phase III, in September 2007.
Little Elm also retains a small-town atmosphere. Little Elm provides close access to fishing and watersports on Lake Lewisville with one of the few low fee boat ramp access points on the Lake.
serves most of Little Elm. Little Elm ISD is one of the fastest growing in Denton County. The school district just finished building its state-of-the-art high school athletic stadium in 2006 located at the intersection of Hart Road and Eldorado Pkwy. The stadium is also one of the largest in the area.
Denton County, Texas
Denton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 432,976; in 2009 the estimated population had reached 628,300. Part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat is Denton. The county...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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and a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 3,646 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the city total had jumped to 25,898. Current estimates show the population to be 26,850, making Little Elm one of the fastest growing municipalities in Texas since 2000 in terms of percentage.
Geography
Little Elm is located at 33°9′50"N 96°55′49"W (33.163955, -96.930281).Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,646 people, 1,210 households, and 965 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 751.5 people per square mile (290.3/km²). There were 1,302 housing units at an average density of 268.4 per square mile (103.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.24% White, 2.96% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 14.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.96% of the population.
There were 1,210 households out of which 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,281, and the median income for a family was $51,803. Males had a median income of $35,533 versus $26,604 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $18,362. About 8.8% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
The population of Little Elm grew by an estimated 498% between 2000 and 2007, ballooning from 3,646 to 21,793 making the city one of the fastest growing in not only the state of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
but also the United States
United States
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.
The 2010 census shows the popluation is 25,898
Transportation
The high rate of growth in recent years has caused traffic problems during morning and evening rush hour. Little Elm has two main arteries that run though the middle of the town - FM 720Farm to Market Road 720
Farm to Market Road 720 is a farm to market road in Denton County, Texas.-Route description:FM 720 is a suburban road that begins at just west of the Lincoln Park town limits. It travels southward, through Oak Point, before turning to the southeast and entering Little Elm...
(Eldorado Parkway) going east towards Frisco, TX and north/northwest to US 380
U.S. Route 380
U.S. Route 380 is an east–west United States highway. The highway's eastern terminus is in Greenville, Texas at an intersection with Interstate 30, of which the easternmost 3–4 miles are co-located with US 69 in a loop around the west and south sides of Greenville. Its western terminus is at...
, and FM 423
Farm to Market Road 423
Farm to Market Road 423 Farm to Market Road 423 Farm to Market Road 423 (FM 423 is farm to market road in Denton County, Texas.-Route description:FM 423 is major north–south arterial through the cities of The Colony, Frisco, and Little Elm, providing access to area highways for both existing...
going north to US 380 and south to Texas 121 in The Colony, TX. FM 423 is two lanes southbound from Stonebrook Parkway south and one lane north from The Colony city limit; Eldorado Parkway is four lanes through Little Elm from FM 423 to FM 720, but is two lanes west of FM 720, thus exacerbating the traffic problem.
Current traffic projects include the widening of Eldorado Parkway and the widening of FM 423. Eldorado Parkway and FM 423 are state projects and are just getting underway. Completion of these projects is estimated to be 2013-2014. The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge is a bridge crossing Lewisville Lake in Denton County, Texas, USA. The North Texas Tollway Authority worked cooperatively with Denton County to plan and design a toll bridge across the northwestern arm of Lewisville Lake. The new four-lane toll bridge connects...
is a North Texas Tollway Authority
North Texas Tollway Authority
The North Texas Tollway Authority maintains and operates toll roads, bridges and tunnels in the North Texas area. Functioning as a political subdivision of the State of Texas under Chapter 366 of the Transportation Code, the NTTA is empowered to acquire, construct, maintain, repair and operate...
project and was opened to the public on August 1, 2009.
The North Texas Tollway Authority
North Texas Tollway Authority
The North Texas Tollway Authority maintains and operates toll roads, bridges and tunnels in the North Texas area. Functioning as a political subdivision of the State of Texas under Chapter 366 of the Transportation Code, the NTTA is empowered to acquire, construct, maintain, repair and operate...
has recently completed the Dallas North Tollway
Dallas North Tollway
The Dallas North Tollway is a controlled-access toll road operated by the North Texas Tollway Authority , which runs from Interstate 35E near downtown Dallas, Texas , to U.S...
Extension Phase III, in September 2007.
Appeal
For the past decade, large scale suburban development has been approaching from the south and east. As land prices in the adjacent cities of The Colony and Frisco climbed, development in Little Elm has soared.Little Elm also retains a small-town atmosphere. Little Elm provides close access to fishing and watersports on Lake Lewisville with one of the few low fee boat ramp access points on the Lake.
Education
The Little Elm Independent School DistrictLittle Elm Independent School District
Little Elm Independent School District is a public school district based in Little Elm, Texas .In addition to Little Elm, the district serves the cities of Lakewood Village and Hackberry as well as a portion of Oak Point....
serves most of Little Elm. Little Elm ISD is one of the fastest growing in Denton County. The school district just finished building its state-of-the-art high school athletic stadium in 2006 located at the intersection of Hart Road and Eldorado Pkwy. The stadium is also one of the largest in the area.