What is Addison, Texas?

Information about Addison, Texas

Town of Addison, Texas
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Location of Addison in Dallas County, Texas
Location of Addison in Dallas County, Texas
Coordinates:
Country United States
State Texas
County Dallas
Area
 - Town  4.4 sq mi (11.5 km)
 - Land  4.4 sq mi (11.5 km)
 - Water  0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation  636 ft (194 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 14,166
 - Density 3,219.5/sq mi (1231.8/km)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 75001
Area code(s) 972
FIPS code 48-01240GR2
GNIS feature ID 1329223GR3
Website: [1]
Addison is a city in Dallas County, Texas (USA). The population was 14,166 at the 2000 census. Addison is a northern suburb of Dallas. The city calls itself the Town of Addison but it is incorporated as a city.

Addison is a popular location for many Dallas-area restaurants because Addison allows restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages by the drink, while many nearby municipalities do not.

Geography

Addison is located at (32.957727, -96.835132)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,166 people, 7,621 households, and 3,078 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,234.7/km² (3,200.0/mi²). There were 8,205 housing units at an average density of 715.1/km² (1,853.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.79% White, 9.63% African American, 0.41% Native American, 7.81% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 10.79% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.04% of the population.

There were 7,621 households out of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.6% were non-families. 49.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town the population was spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 47.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,566, and the median income for a family was $53,386. Males had a median income of $36,977 versus $32,452 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,606. 7.7% of the population and 6.2% of families were below the poverty line. 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those 65 and older are living in poverty. The median house price has steadily increased in recent years. In 2005, the median price for a home was $139,220.

History

The land occupied by Addison was settled as early as 1846, when Preston Witt built a house near White Rock Creek. In 1902 the community named itself Addison, after Addison Robertson, who served as postmaster from 1908 to 1916. The first industry was a cotton gin, opening in 1902 on Addison Road.

The City of Addison was incorporated on June 15, 1953. The first mayor of Addison was M. W. Morris, and the aldermen were Guy Dennis, Robert W. Wood, J. E. Julian, Jr., Dr. H. T. Nesbit, and Seldon Knowles. In 1982 the name was changed to "Town of Addison."

Education

Public schools

Most residents are served by the Dallas Independent School District while some are served by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, though no public schools operate within the city limits.

The DISD portion of Addison south of Belt Line Road is served by Anne Frank Elementary School (Dallas), while the portion north of Belt Line Road is served by Jerry Junkins Elementary School (Carrollton).

All of the DISD portion of Addison is served by Walker Middle School (Dallas) and W.T. White High School (Dallas).

The C-FBISD portion is served by Stark Elementary School in Farmers Branch, Vivian Field Middle School in Farmers Branch, and R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton.

The Addison School Building was opened in 1914. In 1954 the school became a part of the Dallas ISD, and the school closed in 1962. The school building is now the "Magic Time Machine Restaurant."

Private schools

Addison is the home of a notable private school, Greenhill School, which is a co-educational private school. Greenhill enrolls over 1,200 students from preschool to high school and is one of the most selective schools in the Dallas area. In addition, Trinity Christian Academy [2] is within the town's borders.

Business

What Addison is today is the result of explosive growth of business since the 1980s. Though Addison only has 14,166 residents, daytime population is estimated at over 100,000. With more than 170 restaurants, there is a restaurant for every 83 Addison residents. Addison's restaurants are especially busy because of ordinances allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink (not easy to do in Dallas and neighboring suburbs). Addison has 22 hotels with at least 4,000 hotel rooms and meeting facilities. Addison Airport consumes roughly half of the city's 11.5 square kilometers (4.4 square miles), and is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation. Major corporate headquarters in Addison include CompUSA, Dresser, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Pizza Hut. Other major employers in Addison include MBNA and Regus. Other companies based in Addison include Noble Royalties, the Septien Entertainment Group, Post Properties, and the Staubach Company.

Lifestyle

Because of Addison's overwhelmingly commercial atmosphere, residents of Addison enjoy a unique lifestyle not common in other suburbs. Addison's rush hour is often between 12-2 p.m. on weekdays and 6-9 p.m. on weekends due to the concentration of restaurants. Adequate streets and short distances minimize transportation inconveniences.

In 2005, the Town of Addison introduced a wireless internet network covering most of the town. Though use costs a nominal fee, the network works to drive businesses and serves its residents.

Residents and visitors can enjoy many Addison attractions, such as the WaterTower Theatre which produces plays, musicals and hosts the annual Out of the Loop Festival [1], and the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, housing a collection of aircraft since World War I. Addison Circle Park, built in the early 2000s, is a venue for several seasonal outdoor events, such as UNT's North Texas Jazz Fest, "Addison Artfest," Oktoberfest, and the food exposition "Taste Addison." The Addison Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant brings in some of the most acclaimed comedic talent in the region.

Addison hosts one of the largest 4th of July fireworks shows called Kaboom Town. [2]

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