Pilot Point, Texas | |
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 Pilot Point Commercial Historic District (2023) | |
| Motto: Pointing the way since 1845 | |
 Location of Pilot Point inDenton County,Texas | |
| Coordinates:33°23′47″N96°57′31″W / 33.39639°N 96.95861°W /33.39639; -96.95861 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,381 |
| • Density | 1,040.6/sq mi (401.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76258 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-57476[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411421[2] |
| Website | www |
Pilot Point is a city inDenton County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,856 at the 2010 census,[4] increasing to 4,381 at the 2020 census.
On May 25, 2024, a tornado struck both Pilot Point and nearbyValley View resulting extensive damage (notably including a severely damaged truck stop in Valley View), several injuries and at least 7 fatalities. The tornado has been assigned apreliminary rating of EF3 by theNational Weather Service.[5][6]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.7 km2), all land.[7]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen climate classification, Pilot Point has ahumid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[8]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 790 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,090 | 38.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,371 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,499 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,122 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,176 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,254 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,663 | 32.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,211 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,538 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,538 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,856 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,381 | 13.6% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 6,184 | 41.2% |
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,396 | 54.69% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 134 | 3.06% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.91% |
| Asian (NH) | 17 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 283 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,497 | 34.17% |
| Total | 6,151 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 4,381 people, 1,591 households, and 901 families residing in the city.[10]
The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body and also may cast a vote on matters before the council. The city does not currently have a mayor, following Mayor McIlravy's arrest on June 21, 2022, although the Mayor Pro Tempore will be sworn in as mayor soon.[13] Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a Home Rule Charter that was approved by voters in 2009. An appointed city manager oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected biannually.
The city is served by thePilot Point Independent School District.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |