Carrollton, Texas
Encyclopedia
Climate
- 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 is considered to be part of the humid subtropical region.
Demographics
The estimated population as of January 2007 stands at 120,150 with 39,136 households(2000), and 28,921 (2000) families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation 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 3,004.7 people per square mile (1,160.1/km2). There were 40,458 housing units at an average density of 1,109.4 per square mile (428.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.88% White, 6.26% African American, 0.46% Native American, 10.90% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 7.71% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.53% of the population.
There are 39,136 households. Of these, 41.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% 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, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,406, and the median income for a family was $68,672. Males had a median income of $45,469 versus $32,997 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 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.
Carrollton has one of the largest Korean communities in Texas . Different market places, Korean-American businesses and churches are frequent in central Carrollton.
Local government
According to the city’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city’s various funds had $164.0 million in Revenues, $149.2 million in expenditures, $750 million in total assets, $228.0 million in total liabilities, and $96.5 million in cash and investments.Economy
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halliburton Halliburton Halliburton is the world's second largest oilfield services corporation with operations in more than 70 countries. It has hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands and divisions worldwide and employs over 50,000 people.... Energy Services |
1,302 |
| 2 | McKesson | 833 |
| 3 | Hilton Reservations Worldwide | 900 |
| 4 | Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton | 700 |
| 5 | RealPage | 679 |
| 6 | RIA Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters Corporation is a provider of information for the world's businesses and professionals and is created by the Thomson Corporation's purchase of Reuters Group on 17 April 2008. Thomson Reuters is headquartered at 3 Times Square, New York City, USA... |
650 |
| 7 | Accor Accor Accor is Europe's leading hotel group , part of the CAC 40 index , and operates in over 90 countries. Headquartered in Courcouronnes, Essonne, France, near Évry, France, the group owns, operates and franchises 4,229 hotels ranging from economy to luxury on five continents .Previously, the group... North America |
514 |
| 8 | Western Extrusions | 501 |
| 9 | General Aluminum | 490 |
| 10 | AER Manufacturing | 374 |
The city houses headquarters for
- FASTSIGNS International, Inc.FastsignsFastsigns is the franchisor of Fastsigns centers which provide a full range of custom sign and graphics products to companies and individuals who want to outsource their signage needs....
- Heelys, Inc.Heelys, Inc.Heelys, Inc. , formerly known as Heeling Sports Limited, is the company which currently owns the Heelys, Soap, and Axis brands...
- JokariJokariJokari is a game principally for two players, but it can also be played solo. The game consists of a rubber ball attached to an anchor by means of a long elastic band, which makes the ball come back when you hit it. Jokari is played with wooden paddles....
- Woot.com
- RUF (US outlet)
- Home Interiors and Gifts Inc.
- Accor North America
- Sandy Lake Amusement ParkSandy Lake Amusement ParkSandy Lake Amusement Park is a small amusement park located in Carrollton, Texas, Dallas County, Texas.-Rides and Attractions:Thrills:*Rock o Plane*ScrammblerSandy Lake Amusement Park is a small amusement park located in Carrollton, Texas, Dallas County, Texas.-Rides and Attractions:Thrills:*Rock o...
Carlson Restaurants has its headquarters in Carrollton.
Halliburton
Halliburton
Halliburton is the world's second largest oilfield services corporation with operations in more than 70 countries. It has hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands and divisions worldwide and employs over 50,000 people....
has North America operations for Easywell in Carrollton.
STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is an Italian-French electronics and semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.While STMicroelectronics corporate headquarters and the headquarters for EMEA region are based in Geneva, the holding company, STMicroelectronics N.V. is registered in Amsterdam,...
has its regional U.S. headquarters in Carrollton; the company had acquired the Carrollton office in 1987. In December 2009 the company announced that it would move its U.S. headquarters to Coppell
Coppell, Texas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 35,958 people, 12,211 households, and 9,781 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,418.5 people per square mile . There were 12,587 housing units at an average density of 846.6 per square mile...
, near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, and is the busiest airport in the U.S. state of Texas...
. After the move occurs in the second quarter of 2010, the company plans to close the Carrollton office.
Law and government
The City of Carrollton has a City CouncilCity council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
that consists of seven members and a Mayor, the current Mayor of Carrollton is Matthew Marchant. The City Council 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, approving or rejecting zoning changes, and meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Education
Most of Carrollton is a part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School DistrictCarrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is a school district based in Carrollton, Texas .The district covers most of the cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch and parts of Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving...
. Dallas Independent School District
Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District is a school district based in Dallas, Texas . Dallas ISD, which operates schools in much of Dallas County, is the second largest school district in Texas and the twelfth largest in the United States.In 2009, the school district was rated "academically...
also serves a small portion of Carrollton in the south, along with the Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville Independent School District is a 127-square mile school district based in Lewisville, Texas covering all of Lewisville, The Colony, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and Double Oak as well as portions of Plano, Carrollton, Frisco, Hebron, Coppell, Grapevine and Argyle.The...
in the north.
The DISD portion is served partially by Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School, Walker Middle School, and W. T. White High School.
At one time Coram Deo Academy
Coram Deo Academy
Coram Deo Academy is a private school located in Flower Mound, Texas. It is a classical teaching school.-History:...
had a campus in Carrollton.
Notable residents
- Robert Matthew "Vanilla Ice" Van WinkleVanilla IceRobert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality...
- attended R. L. Turner High SchoolR. L. Turner High SchoolR. L. Turner High School is a secondary school located in Carrollton, Texas, United States in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.In 2010, the school was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-History:...
. - Deron WilliamsDeron WilliamsDeron Michael Williams , nicknamed D-Will, is an American basketball player currently with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association . Williams has also played for the Utah Jazz of the NBA and Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League...
, point guard for the New Jersey Nets, attended Arbor Creek Middle School. - Travis Wilson, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns attended Creekview High School.
- Jason MaxiellJason MaxiellJason Dior Maxiell is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons.-Playing career:...
, Detroit Pistons forward player, attended Newman Smith School. - Taylor TeagardenTaylor TeagardenTaylor Hill Teagarden is a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life:Teagarden graduated from Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas....
, Texas Rangers catcher, attended Creekview High School. - Melissa RycroftMelissa RycroftMelissa Katherine Rycroft-Strickland , from Dallas, Texas, is a reality television contestant and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She was a drill team officer at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas where she graduated in 2001...
, former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor contestant. - Rhema MarvanneRhema MarvanneRhema Marvanne is a gospel singer and actor from Carrollton, Texas, USA.She is the daughter of Teton and Wendi "Mercy" Marvanne Voraritskul. Teton's father, Chai Voraritskul was an immigrant from Thailand, while Wendi died of ovarian cancer on November 8, 2008 at the age of 36...
, a 7 year old gospel singer featured in the movie Machine Gun PreacherMachine Gun PreacherMachine Gun Preacher is a 2011 action biopic film about Sam Childers, a biking preacher-defender of Sudanese orphans. The movie was written by Jason Keller, directed by Marc Forster and stars Scottish actor Gerard Butler as Childers...
. - Noah RingerNoah RingerNoah Andrew Ringer is an American teen actor of American Indian heritage and a martial arts practitioner. He starred as Aang in the 2010 film The Last Airbender and played Emmett in Cowboys & Aliens.-Life and career:...
- TaekwondoTaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
champion and The Last AirbenderThe Last AirbenderThe Last Airbender is a 2010 American fantasy adventure film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It is a live-action film adaptation of the first season to the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender....
actor.