The Community
Farmersville is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. Farmersville, Texas is the 436th largest city in Texas based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
Farmersville is in Collin County. Living in Farmersville offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Farmersville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Farmersville are highly rated.
HISTORY OF FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS
Farmersville originated in 1849 as a settlement on the Jefferson-McKinney Road, and near Republic of Texas National Road. The settlement was named by pioneers William Pickney Chapman & John Hendrex for their chief occupation
The town was incorporated on June 2, 1873. First mayor: John S. Rike. Aldermen: James Church, Ben King, John Murchison, Tom Tatum, John P. Utt. Marshall: Jeff Hines.
Farmersville in the 1930s was known as the “Onion Capital of North Texas”, annually shipping over 1,000 carloads of onions. Along with some small industry, cattle, cotton, and maize crops remain important.
By 1890 the town had a population of nearly 200. Anna was incorporated in 1913, with Matt McAllister as the first mayor.
GEOGRAPHY
U.S. Route 380 crosses the south side of the city, leading west 18 miles (29 km) to McKinney and east 15 miles (24 km) to Greenville. Texas State Highway 78 passes through the west side of Farmersville, leading north 10 miles (16 km) to Blue Ridge and southwest 27 miles (43 km) to Garland. The north end of Lavon Lake is 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Farmersville has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2), of which 3.8 square miles (9.9 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2), or 4.18%, is water.
POPULATION
Farmersville, Texas’ estimated population is 3,466 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Farmersville, Texas is the 436th largest city in Texas based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 855.47 people/mi² (330.30 people/km²), with a household density of 143.99 people/km² (372.94 people/mi²).
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
2017 | 3,466 | -24 | -0.69 |
AGE AND SEX
The overall median age is 41.5 years, 41.1 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females, there are 102.7 males.
HOUSEHOLD
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 1,511 households in the city, with an average size of people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%, with a median rent of $883/month. The median house has 5.5 rooms, and has a value of $124,300.
The median income for households in Farmersville, Texas is $51,654, while the mean household income is $67,179. The per capita income is $, and % of families and % of individuals are below the federal poverty line. % of those under 18 are in poverty, and % of those 65 years or older.
Farmersville Tx Household Types
Type | Owner | Renter |
All | 53.7% | 46.3% |
Male | 52% | 48% |
Female | 30.4% | 69.6% |
Married | 64.1% | 35.9% |
Non Family | 47.3% | 52.7% |
53.7% Rate of Home Ownership
HOUSEHOLD TYPE
TYPE | COUNT | AVERAGE SIZE | OWNED |
All | 1,308 | 2.6 | 53.7 |
Married | 599 | 3.37 | 64.1 |
Non Family | 421 | 1.25 | 47.3 |
Female | 138 | 3.25 | 30.4 |
Male | 150 | 2.69 | 52 |
3.1 – Average Family Size
2.6 – Average Household Size
5.2% – Unmarried (Opposite Sex)
0% – Unmarried (Same Sex)
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT | COUNT | PERCENT % |
Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 10.13% |
9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 5.68% |
High School Graduate | 1,106 | 45.53% |
Some College | 466 | 19.18% |
Associates Degree | 83 | 3.42% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 334 | 13.75% |
Graduate Degree | 56 | 2.31% |
**2018 worldpopolationreview.com
Texas Education Agency
Department of Performance Reporting
Preliminary 2018 Accountability Ratings
District Name | Accountability Rating | Student Achievement | School Progress | Closing the Gaps | District Rating |
Farmersville ISD | B | B | B | C | B |