Denison, Texas

Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 22,773 at the 2000 census. It is also one of two principal cities of and is included in the Sherman, Texas-Denison, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Transportation
5 Famous residents
6 External links

[edit] Geography

Denison is located at 33°44′59″N, 96°33′27″W (33.749703, -96.557393)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.3 km² (22.9 mi²). 58.5 km² (22.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.40%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 22,773 people, 9,185 households, and 6,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 389.2/km² (1,008.1/mi²). There were 10,309 housing units at an average density of 176.2/km² (456.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.02% White, 8.62% African American, 1.67% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.19% from other races, and 2.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.23% of the population.

There were 9,185 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,474, and the median income for a family was $39,820. Males had a median income of $30,459 versus $21,451 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,685. About 11.9% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Denison is served by the Denison Independent School District.

[edit] Transportation

Denison is served by two U.S. Highways: U.S. 69 and U.S. 75. General aviation service is provided by Grayson County Airport.

[edit] Famous residents

U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower was born in Denison, and is by far the city's most famous resident (though he lived there only three years). His birthplace was purchased by the city in 1946 and is now maintained as Eisenhower Birthplace State Park.

Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner and progressive Populist Jim Hightower and actor John Hillerman are also from Denison.

[edit] External links

Official website
Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 33.749703° -96.557393°
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