Corinth, Texas

Corinth, Texas
Flag of Corinth, Texas
Motto(s): 
Gateway to Success
Location of Corinth in Denton County, Texas
Location of Corinth in Denton County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°8′38″N 97°4′20″W / 33.14389°N 97.07222°W / 33.14389; -97.07222Coordinates: 33°8′38″N 97°4′20″W / 33.14389°N 97.07222°W / 33.14389; -97.07222
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDenton
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
 • City CouncilMayor Bill Heidemann
Sam Burke
Scott Garber
Steve Holzwarth
Tina Henderson
Kelly Pickens
 • City ManagerLee Ann Bunselmeyer (Interim)
 • City AttorneyMesser Fort McDonald
 • Economic Development CorporationElise Back
Area
 • Total7.83 sq mi (20.27 km2)
 • Land7.77 sq mi (20.12 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population
 • Total22,634
 • Density2,844.14/sq mi (1,098.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76208, 76210
Area code(s)940
FIPS code48-16696
GNIS feature ID1333356
Websitewww.cityofcorinth.com

Corinth is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States; it is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its population was 22,634 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Corinth is located at 33°8′38″N 97°4′20″W / 33.14389°N 97.07222°W / 33.14389; -97.07222 (33.143952, –97.072194). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 sq mi (20 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2), or 0.63%, is covered by water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970461
19801,264174.2%
19903,944212.0%
200011,325187.1%
201019,93576.0%
2019 (est.)22,09910.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
Corinth racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 14,913 65.89%
Black or African American (NH) 1,467 6.48%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 110 0.49%
Asian (NH) 944 4.17%
Pacific Islander (NH) 12 0.05%
Some Other Race (NH) 83 0.37%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 1,327 5.86%
Hispanic or Latino 3,778 16.69%
Total 22,634

According to the 2020 United States census, there were 22,634 people, 7,208 households, and 5,965 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census, 19,935 people were living in the city. The population density was 2,523.4 people/sq mi (977.2/km2). The 7,138 housing units had an average density of 903.5/sq mi (349.9/km2).

In 2010, the racial makeup of the city was 84.7% White, 5.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.2% some other race, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 11.8%. By the 2020 census, its racial and ethnic makeup was 65.89% non-Hispanic white, 6.48% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 4.17% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.37% some other race, 5.86% multiracial, and 16.69% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to a 2007 estimate, the median household income was $95,967, and the median family income was $96,375. Males had a median income of $52,362 versus $35,089 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,492. About 1.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. At the 2020 American Community Survey, its median household income increased to $104,239 with a mean of $122,814.

Education

Public schools

The city of Corinth is split between Lake Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and Denton ISD. Central/eastern Corinth is in Lake Dallas ISD and feeds Corinth Elementary and Shady Shores Elementary, those students then move up to Lake Dallas Middle and Lake Dallas High. West and north Corinth are zoned for Denton ISD. West Corinth follows the Hawk Elementary-Crownover Middle-Guyer High feeder (a small section of streets around State School Rd feed into Nelson Elementary instead of Hawk Elementary). while north Corinth follows the Stephens Elementary-Myers Middle-Ryan High feeder pattern.

Colleges and universities

Corinth is home to one of two branch campuses of North Central Texas College in Denton County (the other being in Flower Mound).

Notable people


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