DeCordova, Texas
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DeCordova is an unincorporated city in Hood County, Texas, United States. As of the US 2020 Census, it had a population of 3,007.
It is a gated residential community located on Lake Granbury, Script error: No such module "convert". east-southeast of Granbury, and is part of the Granbury, Texas Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
DeCordova Bend Estates started being developed at the same time as the De Cordova Bend Dam in the late 1960s. The dam, built on the Brazos River to control the flow downstream, formed Lake Granbury. The new community was intended to serve as a weekend recreational getaway for residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It is an all-age residential community Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Fort Worth. It has a recently renovated clubhouse, 27 holes of golf, marina, swimming pool, tennis, fitness center and other amenities. DeCordova was named after Jacob Raphael De Cordova, the land agent and colonizer. He was born in Spanish Town (near Kingston), Jamaica. De Cordova and Robert Creuzbaurqv compiled the Map of the State of Texas, first published in 1849.
The city of DeCordova incorporated on January 15, 2000,[1] DeCordova was the first city in Texas to be incorporated after the turn of the century and claims the title of Texas' "Millennium City".
Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeCordovans:
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 2010 | 2,683 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,007 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, DeCordova has experienced steady population growth since 2020. The median household income in the city is approximately $85,000, with a majority of residents working in professional, technical, or managerial occupations. The city's population consists primarily of families and retirees, with a median age of 45 years. The racial composition is predominantly White, with a small percentage of Hispanic and African American residents.
City government
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The Granbury Independent School District serves area students. Students attend Acton Elementary, Acton Middle, and Granbury High school, all outside the city limits.
References
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External links
- DeCordova, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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