Sherman–Denison metropolitan area
Sherman–Denison | ||
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MSA
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Country | United States | |
State | Texas | |
Principal cities | ||
Area | ||
• Urban | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) | |
• Metro | 979 sq mi (2,536 km2) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Density | 130/sq mi (50/km2) | |
• CDT ) |
The Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the
Communities
Places with 20,000 to 40,000 people
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people
- Whitesboro
- Howe
- Van Alstyne (partly in Collin County)
Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people
- Pottsboro
- Collinsville
- Whitewright (partly in Fannin County)
- Gunter
- Bells
- Tom Bean
Places with fewer than 1,000 people
Unincorporated places
Geography
According to the
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 69
- U.S. Highway 75
- U.S. Highway 82
- U.S. Highway 377
- State Highway 5
- State Highway 11
- State Highway 56
- State Highway 91
- State Highway 160
- State Highway 289
- Spur 503
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1850 | 2,008 | — | |
1860 | 8,184 | 307.6% | |
1870 | 14,387 | 75.8% | |
1880 | 38,108 | 164.9% | |
1890 | 53,211 | 39.6% | |
1900 | 63,661 | 19.6% | |
1910 | 65,996 | 3.7% | |
1920 | 74,165 | 12.4% | |
1930 | 65,843 | −11.2% | |
1940 | 69,499 | 5.6% | |
1950 | 70,467 | 1.4% | |
1960 | 73,043 | 3.7% | |
1970 | 83,225 | 13.9% | |
1980 | 89,796 | 7.9% | |
1990 | 95,021 | 5.8% | |
2000 | 110,595 | 16.4% | |
2010 | 120,877 | 9.3% | |
2020 | 135,543 | 12.1% | |
2022 (est.) | 143,141 | 5.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–2010[6] |
As of the census of 2000, 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families were residing in the MSA.[7] The population density was 118 people per square mile (46 people/km2). By the 2021 American Community Survey, the metropolitan area's population grew to 139,336.[2] In 2021, the MSA's population had a median age of 40.7, and a sex ratio of 51% females and 49% males.
Per the 2021 census estimates, the racial and ethnic composition of the MSA was 73% White, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 15% Hispanic or Latino.[2] Among its population, the median household income was $62,919 with a per capita income of $32,249. An estimated 10.4% of the MSA lived at or below the poverty line.
There were 56,005 households in 2021, with an average of 2.5 people per household. Throughout the area, there were 60,035 housing units and 67% were owner-occupied. The median value of an owner-occupied housing unit was $222,900, with 17% of its inventory under $100,000.
Media
Magazine
- Grayson Magazine
Newspaper
Radio stations
Television stations
- KTEN Channel 10 - (NBC)
- KTEN DT Channel 10.2 - (The CW Texoma)
- KTEN DT Channel 10.3 - (ABC)
- KXII Channel 12 - (CBS)QF
- KXII DT Channel 12.2 (My Texoma)
- KXII DT Channel 12.3 (Fox Texoma)
Higher education
School | Enrollment | Location | Type | Mascot | Athletic Affiliation (Conference) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austin College |
1,224 | Sherman | Private liberal arts college |
Roos | NCAA Division III (SCAC) Compete in the Southern Athletic Association for football |
Grayson College |
5,000 | Denison | Community college | Vikings | NJCAA ) (NTJCAC Baseball and Softball only |
Also, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) in Durant is within a 30-minute drive from the area. SOSU is the closest Public university to the area.
Top employers
# | Employer | Employees | Location |
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1 | Tyson Foods | 1400 | Sherman |
2 | Texoma Health Systems | 1375 | Denison |
3 | Texas Instruments | 1200 | Sherman |
4 | Cigna | 1000 | Denison |
5 | Wilson N Jones Health Systems | 1000 | Sherman |
Infrastructure
Health care
Hospital | Number of Beds | Emergency Care | Location | Founded |
---|---|---|---|---|
Texoma Medical Center |
294 | Level III | Denison | 1965 |
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center |
237 | Level III | Sherman | 1914 |
Transportation
A public bus transit called 'Taps' serves the Sherman-Denison Metroplex as well as the North Texas Region and even extends into part of Oklahoma. The company is a regional transit agency that serves the Texoma region. Two major routes run through the Sherman-Denison metroplex, one known as the Viking route because it is funded by Grayson County College and the other is known as the Roo Route and is funded by Austin College. In addition to this both Sherman and Denison each are served by a 24-hour cab service. [9]
Airports
There are two local airports,
Attractions
Lake Texoma
Diverse recreational opportunities include two wildlife refuges, two state parks, fifty four USACE-managed parks, twelve
During the spring break and Fourth of July holidays, many college students home for the holidays will gather in an area called "Fobb Bottom" on the Oklahoma side.
Lake Texoma is also home to the Lakefest Regatta,
Former professional Funny Car race driver "Flash" Gordon Mineo organized many "Poker Run" events on Lake Texoma.
The lake was stocked with striped bass in the late 1960s, and has proven to be an excellent habitat for them. It is one of the seven U.S. inland lakes where the striped bass reproduce naturally, instead of being farmed and released into the waters. The "stripers" feed on large schools of
In 2004, a blue catfish was pulled from the lake that weighed 121.5 pounds (55.1 kg), temporarily setting a world weight record for rod-and-reel-caught catfish.[15] The fish was moved to a freshwater aquarium in Athens, Texas. More commonly, catfish in Lake Texoma weigh between 5 and 70 pounds (2.3 and 31.8 kilograms).
Historically, Texas and Oklahoma have not had a reciprocal fishing license agreement, which has posed a problem for anglers. Recent boundary resolutions have given Oklahoma jurisdiction over most of the fishing in Lake Texoma. An Oklahoma fishing license allows fishing most of the lake, up to within 400 yards (370 m) of Denison Dam. To fish the entire lake, a Lake Texoma fishing license is also available.
Many campgrounds, both public and private exist along the shores of Lake Texoma. Among these are
Dwight D. Eisenhower birthplace
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890, the first United States President to be born in Texas. The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site has been turned into a historical museum in Denison and is a very popular tourism site in the area.
Choctaw Casino Resort
The
See also
- Texas census statistical areas
References
- ^ Census of Urban areas
- ^ a b c "Census profile: Sherman-Denison, TX Metro Area". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
- ^ "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-02)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 27, 2015.2010–2014
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ "Sherman-Denison Employers". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ^ GoTaps
- ^ https://www.gcr1.com/5010ReportRouter/SWI.pdf
- ^ a b "Tulsa District Lake Info (Lake Texoma)". Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2007-04-14.
- ^ "Texoma Sailing Club".
- ^ texomalakefest.org[permanent dead link]
- ^ northtexas.wish.org Archived 2011-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Lambeth, M. "2007 Oklahoma Catfish". Oklahoma Game & Fish. Intermedia Outdoors, Inc. Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2009.
- ^ H-Net Discussion Networks - FYI: News Items of Interest, 3/4/2006 (5 items)
- ^ Choctaw Casino Durant expansion will add 1,000 new jobs