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Demographics
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Carrollton
is growing, changing, and facing many new challenges. We want to have a
partnership with community groups and citizens in setting goals for our
community's future. Because city government is a leading force in achieving
these goals, we value participation and seek to be responsive and efficient.
Together we can meet the challenges of the 21st century. To ensure that
Carrollton remains a balanced and dynamic community, all citizens are
encouraged to stay informed about city issues, become active by volunteering to
serve on committees, and participate in special events and community
organizations.
Quick Facts
Did you know?
- Carrollton has a population of 109,576 and encompasses 38
square miles
- There are over 320 miles of streets, 158 miles of alleys, 3677
drainage outlets, and 86 bridges.
- 48,000 Citizens have library cards.
- There have been over 1200 new business expansions and
relocations in the City since 1986, adding over 40,000 people to Carrollton's
workforce.
Location
Business leaders who have already
located in Carrollton, Texas, understand that market access is key to their
success.
Geographically situated in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in
North Central Texas, the City of Carrollton is well-positioned as a national
and international business location. Only one hour behind the East Coast and
two hours ahead of the West, Carrollton’s location in the Central Time
Zone extends the working day for companies doing business on both coasts.
D/FW International Airport, the second busiest airport in the world is
located just 10 miles west of Carrollton. Travel time from D/FW International
Airport to any major city in North America is less than four hours.
Carrollton’s location in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex provides its
residents and businesses with access to a region of over 4 million people. In
addition, over 40 million people in the US reside within a 600 mile radius of
the Metroplex, making Carrollton accessible to an extremely large consumer and
industrial market.
Due in part to its central location, favorable
business climate, and ease of access to national and international markets,
Dallas/Fort Worth consistently ranks as one of the top metropolitan growth
regions in the nation.
Infrastructure Highways
Interstate
35E intersects the City of Carrollton and converges with Interstate 35, a major
north-south highway route linking Canada, Mexico , and the United States. An
excellent highway system in Dallas/Fort Worth includes two north-south
interstates, I-35 and I-45, and two east-west interstates, I-20 and I-30.
President George Bush Turnpike, (SH-190T) a six-lane toll road highway, is
under construction by the North Texas Turnpike Authority. When completed in
2001, it will bisect the City of Carrollton east to west along the existing
Trinity Mills corridor, providing an additional east-west thoroughfare through
far north Dallas.
Airports
Addison Airport, a full service
commercial and private facility, is conveniently located near Carrollton in the
adjacent Town of Addison and is the third largest general aviation airport in
the US.
D/FW International Airport, with an average of nearly 2,300
flights daily to more than 160 cities worldwide, is the second busiest airport
in the world. D/FW is home to American Airlines and is the second largest hub
for Delta Air Lines
Dallas Love Field, home of Southwest Airlines, is a
central hub for business commuter travel.
Freight Service
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest trucking center in the southwest
United States, served by approximately 150 regular route common carriers. Over
40 major freight lines offer direct service to all points in the US.
Railroads
Carrollton is served by four major railroads: Dallas,
Garland, Northern (DG&NO), FORT WORTH & WESTERN (FW&W), BURLINGTON
NORTHERN SANTE FE (http://www.century21parkone.com/spacer.gif), KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN (http://www.century21parkone.com/spacer.gif).
Utilities
Electricity is provided by TXU Electric and Denton County
Electric. Telephone service is provided by Verizon and Southwestern Bell.
Natural gas is provided by TXU Gas. Water is supplied by City of Carrollton.
- Demographics Population
One of the fastest growing cities
in North Central Texas, Carrollton is the ninth largest city in the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex. 2000 population figures for Carrollton are 109,576. Ethnic
diversity is also a strength in the community with approximately 71.9%
Caucasian, 19.5% Hispanic, 11.0% Asian, and 6.3% African American residents. .
Carrollton residents are relatively young and well-educated. Average age of
Carrollton residents is 32, with 70% of the population between the ages of
18-64. Nearly 75% of residents age 25 and older have continued their education
beyond high school.
| Housing Types |
Number of Persons |
| Single Family Dwelling Units |
27,716 |
| Multi-Family Dwelling Units |
12,594 |
| Other |
371 |
| Total |
40,681 |
|
Economic
Overview
Carrollton is continuing its economic surge in
commercial/industrial development. In 2000, the city realized over 3 million
square feet of new facility construction, complimented by over 1.5 million
square feet of new lease space that entered the city. More than 3,500 jobs were
created in Carrollton and 100 firms either relocated or expanded in 2000.
Future Outlook
Carrollton has ample land available for future
development. Over 8,000 acres, or nearly 27% of Carrollton’s total land
area of 24, 347 acres is available for future development. Carrollton’s
future land use plan designates over 40 percent of the city’s total area
for office, commercial, and industrial use.The City of Carrollton is
well-positioned for a prosperous future.
Available
Properties
Four major industrial parks, Valwood Industrial Park,
Frankford Trade Center, Austin Ranch, and Trinity Mills Industrial Park, are
among the premier industrial parks in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Valwood
Industrial Park, a GTE Smart Park, is one of relatively few industrial parks in
the US offering all telecommunication services available in today’s
technological marketplace. Frankford Trade Center is home to a Foreign Trade
Zone in Carrollton and is the only full service FTZ in the Dallas area that
fronts I-35 E. Two new corporate commercial office parks are being developed in
the northeast quadrant of Carrollton. International Business Park features
luxury corporate commercial office space with state of the art
telecommunications and is located one mile west of the Dallas North Tollway.
Just north, Austin Ranch is being developed as the next master planned
commercial complex in the Metroplex. It will feature the latest concepts in
campus office design, coupled with pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, a town
center, riding stables and bike/jogging trails, all in a park-like setting.
Major Employers
Employers with 1,000
or more Employees
- Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD School District
- Halliburton Oil Field Products
- ST Microelectronics Semiconductors
- Stream International Computer Technical Support
- Primedia Workplace Learning
- RIA Computer Software
Employers with 500-1,000 Employees
- Budget Rent-a-Car Car Rental Reservation System
- City of Carrollton Municipal Government
- General Aluminum Aluminum Fabrication
- Hilton Reservations Hotel Reservation System
- McKesson Corp. Pharmaceuticals
Employers with 200 - 500
Employees
- AER Engine Rebuilder
- BAE Automated Systems Automated Baggage Handling
- BeautiControl Cosmetics
- CBI Laboratories Skin and Haircare Products
- Chrysler Corp. Parts Distribution
- Ford Motor Company Parts Distribution
- Forney Engineering Control Systems
- Lucent Technologies Telecommunications Systems
- Leather Center Leather Furniture
- Merico Food Products
- Optek Electronic Components
- Western Extrusions Custom Aluminum Extrusions
Labor
Supply
In addition to a total civilian labor force in the Dallas/Fort
Worth area of over 2.7 million, the City of Carrollton’s civilian labor
force consists of approximately 65,000 workers. By industry group, seventy
percent of Carrollton workers are employed in services, wholesale and retail
trade, and manufacturing. By occupational category, 75 percent of Carrollton
workers are employed in managerial, professional, technical, and administrative
support occupations. Due to the available skills of the labor force and the
economic strength and diversity of the area, Carrollton’s unemployment
rates remain below national, state and regional levels. Texas is a
"right-to-work" state. Carrollton employers report high productivity and an
excellent work ethic from the local labor force.
- Education
Workforce Training
Education is a focal
point for business in Carrollton. Through the Texas Department of Economic
Development, the Smart Jobs program and the Skill Development Fund offer
opportunities to access funding for customized workforce training.
Public Schools
Three independent school districts serve portions of
the City of Carrollton. The majority of Carrollton’s school age residents
attend schools within the Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD. The Dallas ISD and the
Lewisville ISD also serve portions of Carrollton. Each independent school
district is committed to school/business partnerships with an emphasis on
Professional Pathways, a public/private sponsored program to assist employers
by offering the necessary training for students in their transition to
school-to-work.
Higher Education
Centrally located,
Carrollton is within 30 minutes of 27 colleges and universities in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area.
SAT Scores 1998-1999
|
District |
Verbal |
Math |
Cumulative |
| National
|
505 |
514 |
1019 |
|
Texas |
493 |
500 |
993 |
| Carrollton
/ Farmers Branch ISD |
522 |
549 |
1071 |
| Dallas
ISD |
435 |
439 |
874 |
| Lewisville
ISD |
534 |
535 |
1069 |
Tax Structure
Because
Carrollton’s municipal boundaries do not coincide with county, school
district, or special district boundaries, ad valorem (property) taxes vary
according to property location in the city. The total property tax rate is the
sum of the rates of all applicable taxing entities, including cities, counties,
school districts, and special districts. Texas has no state property tax or
income tax.
The City of Carrollton’s property tax rates for 1999
ranked sixth among the 10 largest cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Of ten
corresponding school districts in the area, the 1999 property tax rate for the
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD ranks seventh. Total appraised value (before
exemptions) for all residential and commercial property in the City of
Carrollton exceeded $7.3 billion for fiscal year 1999, an increase of over $646
million (9.7%) from the previous year, and $2.1 billion since 1988.
Sales and Use Tax
| Location |
Rate |
| City of
Carrollton |
1.0% |
| Dallas Area
Rapid Transit |
1.0% |
| State of
Texas |
6.25% |
| Total Sales
Tax Rate |
8.25% |
Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Rates
| Taxing
Authority |
|
Dallas |
County |
Denton |
County |
| City of
Carrollton |
|
.5993 |
.5993 |
.5993 |
.5993 |
|
County |
|
.505667 |
.505667 |
.23193 |
.23193 |
|
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD |
|
1.6737 |
|
1.6737 |
| Dallas ISD
|
|
|
1.54753 |
| Lewisville
ISD |
|
|
|
.45105 |
1.61 |
| Valwood
Improvement Authority |
|
.27500 |
.27500 |
| TOTAL PER
$100 APPRAISED VALUE |
|
2.233050 |
2.927497 |
2.95598 |
2.44123 |
Cost of Living
Among the top
25 metropolitan areas with more than 1.5 million population, the Dallas
metropolitan statistical area is one of the most economical major cities in
which to live, with the cost of living averaging 2.5% below the national
average. Consistently one of the most active housing markets in the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex for both newly constructed and pre-owned homes, Carrollton
offers a convenient location and a wide variety of available housing, prices
and styles to suite every taste.
Health Care
Carrollton is
home to Trinity Medical Center, a fully-accredited, 149-bed full-service
hospital and medical complex, with over 335 physicians on staff. The center
also includes a pharmacy, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility and the Trinity
Easter Seal Society for Children.
Economic Development Contact
Information
For more information about business opportunities in
Carrollton, Texas contact: Brad Mink, Director of Economic Development
972/466-3390 E-Mail:
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