Roanoke, Texas
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| Coordinates: 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W / 33.005°N 97.22639°WCoordinates: 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W / 33.005°N 97.22639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km2) |
| • Land | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,900 |
| • Density | 466.2/sq mi (180.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 76262, 76299 |
| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-62504[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345293[2] |
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The population is currently 7,900.
The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the legendary golfer who resided in the community. Roanoke is home to many restaurants including Babes Chicken, all located on Oak Street, which is also home to the hotel that the famous bank robbers (Bonnie and Clyde) resided in during the 1930s.
The Northwest Regional Airport is located 2 miles north of the city center.
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[edit] Geography
Roanoke is located at 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W / 33.005°N 97.22639°W (33.005002, -97.226282)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km2), of which, 6.0 square miles (16 km2) of it is land and 0.17% is water.
In November 2007, Marshall Creek consolidated with Roanoke.[4]
[edit] Politics
Mayor, Carl E. "Scooter" Gierisch, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Holly McPherson Ward 1 Council Members: Brian Darby Ward 2 Steve Heath Ward 3 Sharron Holland Ward 3 Melvin Smith Ward 1 Kirby Smith Ward 2
[edit] Economy
The Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy distribution center is in Roanoke.[5] The United Supermarkets Distribution Center is also located in Roanoke. [6]Wal-Mart, Albertson's, Home Depot are also in the community. There are some major food chains in Roanoke such as Subway, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Taco Bueno, Sonic, Chili's, McDonald's, and Dickey's Barbecue Oak Street in Roanoke is the newly redeveloped Old Town District which is the home for a number of restaurants, such as Babe's Chicken Dinner House, Twisted Root Burger Company, Cowboy Chow, Gerhard's German Restaurant, Brix Pizza and Wine, and the 4 Star, Classic Cafe. The large number of independent restauranteurs on Roanoke's Oak Street led to the moniker "Unique Dining Capital of the Texas".[7]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,810 people, 1,106 households, and 759 families residing in the city. The population density was 466.2 people per square mile (179.9/km²). There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 242.6 per square mile (93.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.43% White, 10.82% Hispanic, 1.35% African American, 1.14% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.24% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. The current population is 7,900.
There were 1,106 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,107, and the median income for a family was $58,833. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $30,920 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,051. About 2.5% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Roanoke is served by the Northwest Independent School District. Elementary school students attend Roanoke Elementary School, 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 (a NISD high school for students who want to graduate from high school in 2 1/2 to 3 years). There is another elementary school currently being built in the town as well.[citation needed]
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Old Continental State Bank
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Roanoke Historic District
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Roanoke Tourism Bureau
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Roanoke Historic District
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Ladson, LaKisha.Union Valley incorporates to prevent being annexed, The Dallas Morning News, 2007-11-23. Accessed 2007-12-18.
- ^ "Distribution Centers." Safeway Inc. 2. Retrieved on May 13, 2010.
- ^ "[1]."2. Retrieved on October 15, 2009.
- ^ "[http://www.roanoketexas.com/ContentTemplate.aspx?PageID=1077 ]."
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