Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 5,962 at the 2010 census.[5] With a 2020 population of 10,537, it is the 236th largest city in Texas and the 2991st largest city in the United States. Roanoke is currently growing at a rate of 3.77% annually and its population has increased by 76.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,962 in 2010. A small part of the city extends into Tarrant. The city was originally founded after competition with Elizabethtown, located just off Highway 114. Settlers from Elizabethtown eventually moved to Roanoke permanently, and Elizabethtown currently resides as a ghost town.
Roanoke, Texas | |
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| Nickname: The Unique Dining Capital of Texas | |
Location of Roanoke in Denton County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W / 33.00500°N 97.22639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton, Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home Rule Charter |
| • City Council | Mayor Scooter Gierisch Holly Gray-Moore Hogan Page Brian Darby Bryan Moyers David Brundage David Thompson |
| • City Manager | Cody Petree |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2) |
| • Land | 6.89 sq mi (17.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,962 |
| • Estimate (2019)[3] | 9,388 |
| • Density | 1,362.36/sq mi (526.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 76262 |
| Area code(s) | 817, 682 |
| FIPS code | 48-62504[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410969[2] |
| Website | www |
The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the golfer who resided in the community. Roanoke is home to many restaurants (as such, it's official slogan is "The Unique Dining Capital of Texas"), as well as a hotel that bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde resided in during the 1930s. The Northwest Regional Airport is located 2 miles (3 km) north of the city center.
Geography
Roanoke is located at 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W / 33.00500°N 97.22639°W (33.005002, –97.226282).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.8 km2), of which 5.3 square miles (13.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.54%, is water.[7]
In November 2007, the town of Marshall Creek consolidated with Roanoke.[8]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Roanoke has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) | 90 (32) | 95 (35) | 100 (38) | 102 (39) | 108 (42) | 109 (43) | 112 (44) | 112 (44) | 99 (37) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 112 (44) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 65.3 (18.5) | 67.4 (19.7) | 73.0 (22.8) | 78.1 (25.6) | 83.3 (28.5) | 88.2 (31.2) | 91.1 (32.8) | 92.2 (33.4) | 87.3 (30.7) | 81.1 (27.3) | 72.3 (22.4) | 66.0 (18.9) | 92.4 (33.6) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) | 30.6 (−0.8) | 38.5 (3.6) | 50.5 (10.3) | 59.2 (15.1) | 73.8 (23.2) | 77.5 (25.3) | 76.9 (24.9) | 64.7 (18.2) | 50.8 (10.4) | 37.1 (2.8) | 28.8 (−1.8) | 23.5 (−4.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.12 (54) | 2.09 (53) | 3.09 (78) | 3.60 (91) | 3.96 (101) | 4.12 (105) | 2.28 (58) | 2.33 (59) | 2.71 (69) | 3.33 (85) | 2.05 (52) | 1.93 (49) | 33.61 (854) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.1 (0.25) | 1.4 (3.6) | 2.4 (6.13) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 77 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1890 | 292 | — | |
| 1940 | 485 | — | |
| 1950 | 511 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 585 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 817 | 39.7% | |
| 1980 | 910 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,616 | 77.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,810 | 73.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,962 | 112.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,665 | 62.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,678 | [3] | 10.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 6,224 | 64.4% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 420 | 4.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 45 | 0.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 723 | 7.48% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 32 | 0.33% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 460 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,754 | 18.15% |
| Total | 9,665 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,665 people, 3,229 households, and 2,236 families residing in the city.[11]
Local government
The City of Roanoke was incorporated in 1933, operates under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following services: general government, police and fire protection, emergency ambulance service, road and traffic signal maintenance, water and wastewater operations, parks and recreational facilities, courts, library services, building inspection, and development services. According to the city's 2012–2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $37.2 million in revenues, $24.2 million in expenditures, $91.9 million in total assets, $38.4 million in total liabilities, and $12.1 million in cash and investments.[13]
The structure of the management and coordination of city services in 2015 was:[14]
| City Department | Director |
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| City Manager | Cody Petree |
| Assistant City Manager (ACM) | Jeriahme Miller |
| Chief Finance Officer | Vicki Rodriquez |
| Police Chief | Jeriahme Miller |
| Fire Chief | Chris Addington |
| Development Services Director | Cody Petree, City Manager |
| Municipal Court Judge | Greg Bertrand |
| Parks and Recreation Director | Ray McDonald |
Entertainment
Hawaiian Falls Roanoke, Cinemark Movie Theater, Roanoke Skatepark, and Evenings on Oak Street (Summer concert series every Thursday night on Oak Street).
Top employers
According to Roanoke's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[15] the top employers in the city were:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Motors Corporation | 460 |
| 2 | WW Grainger | 450 |
| 3 | Martin Brower | 450 |
| 4 | Walmart | 400 |
| 5 | Randall's/Tom Thumb | 360 |
| 6 | Home Depot | 325 |
| 7 | Cardinal Health | 270 |
| 8 | Amerisource Bergen | 260 |
| 9 | Behr Process Corp | 240 |
| 10 | Heritage Bag | 185 |
Education
Roanoke is served by the noted Northwest Independent School District. Elementary school students attend Roanoke Elementary School, Wayne A. Cox Elementary School, J. Lyndall Hughes Elementary School, and Granger Elementary. Middle school students attend Medlin Middle School or John Tidwell Middle School, and high school students go to Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club. Also, Roanoke is home to James Steele Accelerated High School, an NISD high school for students who want to graduate from high school in 2 1/2 to 3 years.
Notes
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roanoke, Texas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Roanoke city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Roanoke city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ Ladson, LaKisha.Union Valley incorporates to prevent being annexed, The Dallas Morning News, 2007-11-23. Accessed 2007-12-18.
- ^ "Roanoke, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ City of Roanoke 2012-13 CAFR Retrieved 2015-06-22
- ^ City of Roanoke FY2014-15 Budget Retrieved 2015-06-22
- ^ City of Roanoke CAFR Retrieved 2022-01-23
External links
- City of Roanoke official website
- Roanoke Register, newspaper