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Highland Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth, located on the south side of the far western branch of Lewisville Lake. As of the 2020 United States census the city's population was 15,899.




History


Highland Village incorporated as a city in February 1963. It included 516 residents in the 1970 census, but the opening of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport helped spur massive growth in the city's population: 3,246 in 1980, 7,027 in 1990, 12,173 in 2000, and 15,056 in 2010. The city remains a primarily residential area, though more business development is occurring.




Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), or 13.88%, is covered by water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Highland Village has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.




Demographics



As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,899 people, 5,475 households, and 4,423 families residing in the city.




Education


Highland Village is served by the Lewisville Independent School District, which has three elementary schools and one middle school located in the city. Edward S. Marcus High School, located in Flower Mound but near Highland Village, is the city's principal high school.




Transportation


Highland Village voted to become a member of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in September 2003. It is currently served with Commuter Express coach service to Denton and downtown Dallas. DCTA initiated bus service in Highland Village in January 2008. In 2011, Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station opened as a commuter rail station on DCTA's A-train.
In March 2020, DCTA replaced the Highland Village Connect Shuttle with a Lyft discount program to increase overall network efficiency. DCTA's on-demand GoZone service, which launched September 2021 in partnership with Via Transportation, ultimately replaced the Lyft program to provide transportation in Highland Village.




Notable people


Mason Cox, Professional Australian Rules footballer for Collingwood Magpies of the Australian Football League
Hayley Orrantia, American actress, singer, songwriter. Portrays Erica Goldberg on ABC's The Goldbergs
Paxton Pomykal, Professional Soccer Player for FC Dallas




Notes






References






External links


City of Highland Village official website
The Cross Timbers Gazette, local newspaper
Lewisville Independent School District

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