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Encyclopedia > Coppell, Texas
City of Coppell, Texas
Location of Coppell in Dallas County, Texas
Location of Coppell in Dallas County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°44′19″N 96°53′21″W / 32.73861, -96.88917
Country United States
State Texas
Counties Dallas, Denton
Government
 - Mayor Peter Dempsey ( rides on top )
 - City Manager Sheridan Brooks
Area
 - Total 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²)
 - Land 14.94 sq mi (38.5 km²)
 - Water 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²)  0.20%
Elevation 518 ft (158 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 39,494
 - Density 2,418.5/sq mi (933.7/km²)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 75019, 75099
Area code(s) 972
FIPS code 48-16612[1]
GNIS feature ID 1373209[2]
Website: http://www.ci.coppell.tx.us/

Coppell is a city in extreme northwest Dallas and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, a suburb and bedroom community of the DFW Metroplex. The population is approximately 40,000. A small area in the far northern portion of the city extends into neighboring Denton County. Image File history File links Dallas_County_Texas_Incorporated_Areas_Coppell_highighted. ... Dallas County is a county located in the state of Texas within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area (colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex). ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... 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History

The Coppell area was settled by German and French immigrants in the 1840s. Originally named "Gibbs", the town was renamed in 1890 for George Coppell, an engineer who brought the railroad to the area. In 1955, the community incorporated through a ballot measure that passed by a vote of 41 to 1. Spured by the opening of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in 1974, the city radically was transformed from a tiny farming village to a large, upper-middle class suburban community in the 1980s and 1990s. By 2000, almost all of the residentially zoned land in the city was developed, and the population grew to over 35,000. In addition to suburban homes, the city has a growing commercial base of warehouses and transportation centers on the south and west sides of the city, closest in proximity to the DFW airport. The mayor of Coppell,Doug Stover, has governed Coppell for the past many years. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (IATA: DFW, ICAO: KDFW) is the third busiest airport in the world in terms of operations. ...


Geography

Coppell is located at 32°58′2″N, 96°59′12″W (32.967341, -96.986564)[3].


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.94 square miles (38.6 km²), of which, 14.9 square miles (38.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.20%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Coppell occupies the northwest corner of Dallas County and lies in proximity to DFW Airport, a portion of the airport property is within the city limits of Coppell. It is bordered on the west by Grapevine, on the north by Lewisville, on the east by Carrollton, and on the south by Irving and Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, is the busiest airport in Texas and third busiest airport in the world in terms of operations. ... Flag of Grapevine Grapevine is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. ... Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Denton County Dallas County Mayor Gene Carey Geographical characteristics Area     City 42. ... Location in Dallas County and the state of Texas Country State Counties Dallas, Denton, Collin Government  - Mayor Becky Miller Area  - City  36. ... Mustangs at Las Colinas Streetscape along Las Colinas Blvd in North Irving Aerial shot of Irving/Las Colinass Urban Center. ... Dallas redirects here. ...


Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 35,958 people, 12,211 households, and 9,781 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,418.5 people per square mile (933.7/km²). There were 12,587 housing units at an average density of 846.6/sq mi (326.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.23% White, 3.26% African American, 0.34% Native American, 9.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.92% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 12,211 households out of which 54.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.34. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 34.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $96,935, and the median income for a family was $106,630. Males had a median income of $76,681 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,219. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Coppell citizens are served by one of three school districts.


Coppell Independent School District (CISD) is responsible for the K-12 education of the majority of the City of Coppell's children. A portion of the CISD also covers parts of north Irving in the Valley Ranch area and those portions of Lewisville that fall south of the current Dallas/Denton county boundary.


Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD serves easternmost Coppell, south of Sandy Lake Rd. and to the east of Macarthur Blvd., including the Riverchase area.


Lewisville ISD serves the northernmost section of Coppell falling in Denton County, including the Coppell Greens subdivision. This area is north of State Highway 121.


Sports

Due to its proximity to Valley Ranch practice facilities, many athletes and coaches on the Dallas Stars NHL team and the Dallas Cowboys NFL team live in Coppell. Also residing in Coppell is George Dunham the voice of Texas Stadium and a marconi nominated radio personality on 1310 The Ticket. Valley Ranch is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States. ... The Dallas Stars are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys, The Pokes Team colors White, Silver, Silver-Green, Royal Blue, Navy Blue Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol Division...


Coppell High School won Texas state championships in baseball (1995), softball (2002), boy's soccer (2004), and ice hockey (2003). CHS was one of four inaugural members of the Metroplex High School Hockey League (1997), the first high school hockey league in Texas. CHS enjoys fine athletic facilities, including a 10,000 seat football stadium and an indoor football practice fieldhouse. Address 185 West Parkway Boulevard City Coppell , Texas 75019 Established 1965 Type Public Secondary Superintendent Dr. Jeff Turner Principal Mr. ...


External links

  • City of Coppell Official Site
  • Coppell Chamber of Commerce
  • Coppell Independent School District
  • Coppell, Texas is at coordinates 32°58′02″N 96°59′12″W / 32.967341, -96.986564 (Coppell, Texas)Coordinates: 32°58′02″N 96°59′12″W / 32.967341, -96.986564 (Coppell, Texas)

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Coppell, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (706 words)
Coppell is a city located in Dallas County, Texas, a suburb and bedroom community of the DFW Metroplex.
Coppell occupies the northwest corner of Dallas County and lies in close proximity to DFW Airport.
Controversy arose recently when Coppell High School was ranked "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency and two of the three middle schools received lower than expected rankings, resulting in an overall loss of rank for the CISD.
Handbook of Texas Online: COPPELL, TX (687 words)
Coppell is on Interstate Highway 635, U.S. Highway 121, Interstate Highway 35, the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, and the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, seven miles from Farmers Branch in the extreme northwest corner of Dallas County.
The population grew from 1,751 in 1981 to 3,826 in 1984.
In 1991 Coppell's budget tripled from its 1985 level, and the community was developing a 116-acre park system that included two lakes, hike and bike trails, paddle boats, playgrounds, picnic areas, a Frisbee golf course, a community pool, and baseball, soccer, and football fields.
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