NationMaster - Encyclopedia: DeSoto, Texas

DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas (USA). As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 37,646 (though a 2005 estimate placed the city's population at 45,514). Image File history File links Desoto_Flag. ... Image File history File links TXMap-doton-DeSoto. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... 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). ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger,greater) is in modern times the title of the highest ranking municipal officer, who discharges certain judicial and administrative functions, in many systems an elected politician, who serves as chief executive and/or ceremonial official of many types of municipalities. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 kmÂ² and 10,000 kmÂ². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... World map of the population density in 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... CST or UTC-6 The Central Standard Time Zone (CST) is a geographic region in the Americas that keeps time by subtracting six hours from UTC (UTC-6). ... Central Standard Time ... Areas that observe daylight saving time Areas that once observed daylight saving time Areas that have never observed daylight saving time A public service announcement for turning the clock back one hour at the end of daylight saving time Daylight saving time (DST), also known as summer time and sometimes... CST or UTC-6 The Central Standard Time Zone (CST) is a geographic region in the Americas that keeps time by subtracting six hours from UTC (UTC-6). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | UTC | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7:30 | +8 | +8:30 | +8... Duncanville is a city located in Dallas County, Texas in the United States of America. ... Â·Â· Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Area - City 997. ... Â·Â· Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Area - City 997. ... Cedar Hill is a city located sixteen miles from downtown Dallas in the southwest corner of Dallas County in Texas and adjoined by Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park to its west. ... Lancaster is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. ... Cedar Hill is a city located sixteen miles from downtown Dallas in the southwest corner of Dallas County in Texas and adjoined by Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park to its west. ... Glenn Heights is a city located in Dallas County and Ellis County, Texas. ... Lancaster is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. ... Night view of Taipei City. ... 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). ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

DeSoto is located at 32°35′57″N, 96°51′32″W (32.599286, -96.858828)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.9 km² (21.6 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

History

The area was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in North Texas. A post office was established in 1881 and the settlement was named DeSoto in honor of Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a doctor dedicated to the community.

By 1885, DeSoto was home to approximately 120 people, a cotton gin, and a general store. Soon after, the population declined to below 50. In 1930, there were 97 people living in the community and several businesses.

After World War II, DeSoto and surrounding areas began to grow. In order to improve the inadequate water distribution system, residents felt the need to incorporate the town. On February 17, 1949, a petition signed by 42 eligible voters was presented to the Dallas County judge requesting an election for incorporation. The vote took place on March 2. Of the 52 people who cast ballots, 50 voted in favor of incorporation and 2 were opposed. On March 3, 1949, the results were entered into the records of the Dallas County Commissioners Court, thereby creating the City of DeSoto. The new city was less than one square mile in size. On March 15, Wayne A. Chowning was elected mayor along with five aldermen. The first city council meeting was held two days later. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, the use of images on this page may require cleanup, involving adjustment of image placement, formatting, size, or other adjustments. ... In local government, incorporation occurs when municipalities such as cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. ...

The first census conducted after DeSoto's incorporation occurred in 1950. There were 298 people and eight businesses in the city. Following a series of annexations in 1953, the city covered approximately 15 square miles. By 1960, the population had grown to 1,969. In 1970, DeSoto was home to 6,617 people and seventy-one businesses.

During the 1970s, continued growth brought about improvements to the municipal infrastructure, including road construction, and a new water/sewage system. Industrial, commercial, and residential construction also increased.

On October 26, 1974, an election was held to determine the status of Woodland Hills, a small incorporated community located northwest of DeSoto. The result was 221 votes in favor of a merger with DeSoto and 219 opposed. Woodland Hills had a population of 366 at the time of annexation.

The rapid growth that began in the early 1970s was sustained throughout the 1980s. 1980 census figures put the city's population at slightly over 15,000. By 1984, DeSoto had a total of 360 businesses - up from 168 in 1980. The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive, informally sometimes including the years 1979, 1990 and 1991. ...

The population surpassed 30,000 in 1990. City development progressed in the following years. A primary example of this was the creation of DeSoto's Town Center. Officials converted an abandoned strip center located at one of the city's main intersections into a unique central business district. Since its opening, the Town Center has become an anchor of the community, housing city hall, the public library and chamber of commerce, along with civic and recreation centers. There is also a 180-seat auditorium and outdoor amphitheater. In small towns, the town hall may also incorporate other functions, such as a post office. ... Librarians and patrons in a typical larger urban public library A public library is a library which is accessible by the public and is often operated by civil servants and funded from public sources. ... Chambers of commerce are business advocacy groups which are usually not associated with government. ... The name amphitheatre (alternatively amphitheater) is given to a public building of the Classical period (being particularly associated with ancient Rome) which was used for spectator sports, games and displays. ...

Throughout the 1990s, DeSoto experienced a significant change in the demographic composition of the city. In the 1990 census, Whites constituted 75.97% of the city's population, but that figure had declined to 48.83% in the 2000 census. By contrast, the African American population grew rapidly. In 2000, African Americans were 45.53% of the population, up from 20.83% in 1990. Hispanics accounted for 4.98% of the population in 1990 and 7.30% in 2000. Image File history File links DeSoto_AAClogo. ...

With approximately 45,500 residents as of 2005, DeSoto is the largest and most diverse city in southwest Dallas County.

On June 11, 2006, the National Civic League named DeSoto an "All-America City". The All-America City Award is the nation's oldest community recognition program and recognizes communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results. The National Civic League is an organization founded in 1894 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a meeting of civic leaders, policy-makers, journalists, and educators (including Theodore Roosevelt, Louis Brandeis, Marshall Field, and Frederick Law Olmsted) to discuss the future of American cities. ... All-America City Program Logo The All-America City Award is given by the National Civic League annually to ten cities in the United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 37,646 people, 13,709 households, and 10,459 families residing in the city. The population density was 673.5/km² (1,744.5/mi²). There were 14,069 housing units at an average density of 251.7/km² (652.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.83% White, 45.53% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.56% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.30% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... 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. ...

There were 13,709 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.14. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,699, and the median income for a family was $66,986. Males had a median income of $41,847 versus $33,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,650. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.8% 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. ...

Government

DeSoto is a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. Image File history File links DeSoto_Council_Districts. ... The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ...

Under this type of local government, the day-to-day management of the city is directed by a city manager. The city manager is appointed by the city council and serves as chief administrative officer for the city. The city charter states this position will execute the laws and administer the government of the city. Jim Baugh is the current city manager of DeSoto. The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ...

The city council consists of the mayor and six council members. The mayor represents the city as a whole and six council members represent particular districts (places) within the city. All are elected citywide for a term of three years.

Mayors

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City Managers

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Education

Most of DeSoto lies within the DeSoto Independent School District. The district has 11 schools (5 Elementary, 2 Intermediate, 2 Junior High, a High School and Freshman Campus) that serve approximately 7,000 students. The district's mascot is the the eagle. DeSoto Independent School District is a school district based in DeSoto, Texas. ... Genera Eagles are large birds of prey, who inhabit mainly the Old World, with only two species (Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle) in North America, a few in South America and three (White-bellied Sea Eagle, Little Eagle and Wedge-tailed Eagle) in Australia. ...

A small portion of the city is located in the Duncanville Independent School District. Another small portion is in the Dallas Independent School District. Duncanville Independent School District is a school district based in Duncanville, Texas. ... Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts DISD Logo W. H. Adamson High School The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) is a school district based in Dallas, Texas (USA). ...

There are several private and parochial schools in or near the city. Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... A parochial school (or faith school) is a type of private school which engages in religious education in addition to conventional education. ...

City Logo

The DeSoto City Logo was adopted on August 26, 1976. The logo, a large "D", has the head of an eagle (the school district's mascot, see above) outlined on the inside. It is featured prominently on the city flag, water towers, and municipal government documents. Image File history File links DeSoto_logo. ...

People from DeSoto

Casey Printers (born May 5, 1981 in DeSoto, Texas) is a quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ... City Kansas City, Missouri Team colors Red, Yellow, and White Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner Lamar Hunt General manager Carl Peterson Mascot K.C. Wolf Local radio Flagship stations: 101. ...

External links

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References

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West Texas is a region in Texas which has more in common geographically with the Southwestern United States than it does with East Texas and North Texas. ... Texas has 25 metropolitan areas (MSAs) defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... Nickname: The Friendly Frontier Official website: http://www. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Yellow Rose of Texas, Helium Capital of the World, Rotor City USA Location Location within the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County Potter County Randall County Mayor Debra McCartt Geographical characteristics Area City 233. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Government County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Geographical characteristics Area 669. ... The Round Rock Round Rock is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Austinâ€“Round Rock metropolitan area and Williamson County. ... Flag Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government Counties Jefferson County Mayor Guy Goodson Geographical characteristics Area City 222. ... Port Arthur is a city in Jefferson County within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area and is situated in southeast Texas. ... Brownsville is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. ... Harlingen is a city in Cameron County in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, United States. ... Bryan is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States. ... City nicknames: Aggieland, heart of the Research Valley Location in the State of Texas County Brazos County Mayor Ron Silvia Area - Land - Water 104. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Sparkling City by the Sea Location Location in the state of Texas Government Counties Nueces County Kleberg County San Patricio County Mayor Henry Garrett Geographical characteristics Area City 1,192. ... Â·Â· Nickname: Big D Location in the state of Texas Counties Dallas County Collin County Denton County Kaufman County Rockwall County Mayor Laura Miller Area - City 997. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Cowtown Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government Counties Tarrant County Denton County Mayor Michael J. Moncrief Geographical characteristics Area City 298. ... Official website: http://www. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Star of the Southwest and Land of the Sun Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County El Paso County Mayor John Cook Geographical characteristics Area City 250. ... Nickname: Bayou City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Mayor Bill White Area - City 1,558 kmÂ² (601. ... City nickname: The Land of Sugar City slogan: Sugar Land. ... Baytown is a city located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... Killeen is a city located in Bell County, Texas. ... Temple is a city located in Bell County, Texas. ... Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, on the north bank of the Rio Grande (RÃo Bravo), across from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. ... Flag of Longview Longview is a city in Texas, United States, located between Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA. The population was 73,344 at the 2000 census. ... Marshall is a major city in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Texas. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Hub City Location Location within the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County Lubbock County Geographical characteristics Area City 297. ... Location of McAllen, Texas McAllen is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. ... Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. ... Mission is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas. ... Sand storm that passed over Midland, Texas, February 20, 1894 at 6:00 p. ... Nickname: City of Contrasts Location Location within the state of Texas Government County Ector County Mayor leader_name = Larry Melton {{{leader_name}}} Geographical characteristics Area City 95. ... San Angelo is a city located in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Alamo City Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government Counties Bexar County Mayor Phil Hardberger Geographical characteristics Area City 1067. ... Sherman is a city located in Grayson County, Texas. ... Denison is a city located in Grayson County, Texas. ... The famous post office on state line in Texarkana TX/AR Texarkana is a city located in Bowie County, Texas and is situated in East Texas. ... Tyler is the county seat of Smith County in East Texas; it lies roughly halfway between Dallas and Shreveport. ... Victoria is a city located in Victoria County, Texas. ... Waco is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. ... Wichita Falls is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. ... This is a list of articles that have something substantive to do with the state of Texas. ... The history of Texas or Texas history began around 10,000 BC when the first humans arrived in what is now Texas. ... Official language English (de facto) Spanish, French, German and Native American languages regionally Capital Washington-on-the-Brazos (1836) Harrisburg (1836) Galveston (1836) Velasco (1836) Columbia (1836) Houston (1837â€“1839) Austin (1839â€“1845) Largest city San Antonio de BÃ©xar Presidents David G. Burnet, Sam Houston, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Anson... Index: Contents: Top - 0â€“9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Anderson County formed in 1846 from part of Houston County. ... For approximately 100 years, from the end of Reconstruction until the 1970s, the Democratic Party was dominant in Texas Politics. ... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Texas. ...

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