Argyle, Texas
Argyle is a city located in Denton County, Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,365. The master-planned community of Lantana, Texas (estimated population 3,800 as of March, 2006) shares the Argyle mailing address.
History
The first white settlement, consisting of a few families, occurred in the Argyle area in the 1850s. The place was then known as Pilot Knob or Waintown. The settlement gradually acquired a few amenities in the late 1800s: a post office in 1878, a school in 1875, and a Baptist church in 1876. The community was formally founded and renamed Argyle in 1881, after the Texas and Pacific railroad built a track through the area. A railroad surveyor named the town after a garden in France.
Growth was very slow during the nineteenth century, and by 1890 Argyle only had a population of 148. The town did boast several agriculture-related industries, such as grist mills, general stores, and a cotton gin. In 1885 Argyle built a two-story brick school, and population grew until it reached 238 in 1930. Electricity and telephone service became available in the mid-1930s.
The Great Depression took its toll on the Argyle area, and population declined to only ninety in 1950. Argyle incorporated as a separate city on September 19, 1960, with M.H. Wilson as the first mayor. Gradually the town grew in population as more people from the Dallas-Fort Worth area discovered its rural charm. By the 1970s a number of retail establishments were located in Argyle, and the population reached 1,575 in 1990. The most recent Census Bureau estimate is that Argyle's population has nearly doubled from that figure to 2,823 (2004). The high rate of growth is expected to continue as part of the general development of northern areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Geography
Argyle is located at 33°6'59" North, 97°11'8" West (33.116422, -97.185461)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.9 km² (11.1 mi²). 28.9 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,365 people, 787 households, and 694 families residing in the city. The population density was 82.0/km² (212.3/mi²). There were 818 housing units at an average density of 28.4/km² (73.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.52% White, 0.17% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.45% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 4.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 787 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.1% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 8.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% 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 3.19.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $91,161, and the median income for a family was $94,309. Males had a median income of $58,500 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $39,791. 3.4% of the population and 2.8% of families were below the poverty line. 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Local notes
The Argyle ISD (independent school district) serves the town and neighboring areas. The district operates two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Current enrollment in all schools is about 1,500. The town has established a police department and a municipal court, and boasts a very low crime rate. Argyle sponsors an annual bluegrass music festival.
External links
- Town of Argyle website
- Community of Lantana website
- Argyle ISD website
- Online Handbook of Texas entry on Argyle
