Argyle, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Argyle, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Argyle in Denton County, Texas


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Denton

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area_total_km2 = 28.9
area_land_km2 = 28.8
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area_total_sq_mi = 11.1
area_land_sq_mi = 11.1
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2365
population_density_km2 = 82.0
population_density_sq_mi = 212.3

timezone = Central (CST)
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timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 213
elevation_ft = 699
latd = 33 |latm = 6 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
longd = 97 |longm = 11 |longs = 8 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 76226
area_code = 940
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 48-03768GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
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website = [http://www.argyletx.com/ www.argyletx.com]
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Argyle is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, with a population of 2,365 as of the 2000 census. The master-planned community of Lantana, Texas (estimated population 6,000 as of May 2008) 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 doubled from that figure to 3,162 (2006). 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 coor dms|33|6|59|N|97|11|8|W|city (33.116422, -97.185461)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (28.9 km²), of which, 11.1 square miles (28.9 km²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,365 people, 787 households, and 694 families residing in the city. The population density was 212.3 people per square mile (82.0/km²). There were 818 housing units at an average density of 73.4/sq mi (28.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.52% White, 0.17% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 2.45% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.27% of the population.

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. About 2.8% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education and local notes

The Argyle Independent School District serves the city of Argyle and neighboring areas. The district operates one elementary school, a middle school, an intermediate school and a high school. Current enrollment in all schools is about 1,500. Argyle has established a police department and a municipal court, and enjoys a low crime rate. The city sponsors an annual bluegrass music festival.

Notable Residents

*Greg Landrum - Mayor
*Walt Garrison - Dallas Cowboys player
*George "Jub Jub" Dunham, professional radio celebrity for KTCK-AM TicketSports in Dallas.

tar Athletes

*Victor Gill - Class of '05, now UNT Offensive Lineman
*Kristie Krueger - Class of '08, now attending Georgia U. on scholarship

References

External links

* [http://www.argyletx.com/ Town of Argyle website]
* [http://www.mlsfinder.com/tx_ntreis/johnpohly?action=newsearchsession&city=argyle&max_price=1000000&single_family=Y All Listings in Argyle]
* [http://www.lantanalinks.com/ Community of Lantana website]
* [http://www.crosstimbersgazette.com Argyle newspaper]
* [http://www.argyleisd.com/ Argyle ISD website]
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