Sherman–Denison metropolitan area
The Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county – Grayson – in North Texas, anchored by the cities of Sherman and Denison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 120,877. The Sherman–Denison MSA is a component of the Dallas-Ft. Worth combined statistical area, which covers a 19-county area and had an estimated population of 8,057,796 as of July 1, 2009.[2] It is also a major part of the Texoma region with proximity to both Lake Texoma and the Red River.
Sherman–Denison | |
|---|---|
 Paul Brown United States Courthouse in Sherman | |
 Main Street in Denison | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Principal cities | |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Metro | 979 sq mi (2,536 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (50/km2) |
| • Urban | 61,900 [1] (US: 438th) |
| • Urban density | 1,722.9/sq mi (665.2/km2) |
| • MSA | 120,877 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Counties
Communities
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people
- Whitesboro
- Howe
- Van Alstyne (partly in Collin County)
Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people
- Pottsboro
- Collinsville
- Whitewright (partly in Fannin County)
- Gunter
- Bells
- Tom Bean
Places with fewer than 1,000 people
Unincorporated places
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 979 square miles (2,540 km2), of which 933 square miles (2,420 km2) are land and 46 square miles (120 km2) (4.7%) are covered by water.[3]
Major highways
U.S. Highway 69
U.S. Highway 75
U.S. Highway 82
U.S. Highway 377
State Highway 5
State Highway 11
State Highway 56
State Highway 91
State Highway 160
State Highway 289
Spur 503
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,008 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,184 | 307.6% | |
| 1870 | 14,387 | 75.8% | |
| 1880 | 38,108 | 164.9% | |
| 1890 | 53,211 | 39.6% | |
| 1900 | 63,661 | 19.6% | |
| 1910 | 65,996 | 3.7% | |
| 1920 | 74,165 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 65,843 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 69,499 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 70,467 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 73,043 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 83,225 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 89,796 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 95,021 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 110,595 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 120,877 | 9.3% | |
| 2014 (est.) | 123,534 | 2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1850–2010[5] | |||
As of the census[6] of 2000, 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families were residing in the MSA. The population density was 118 people per square mile (46/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.20% White, 5.85% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 2.95% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. About 6.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. (see Grayson County, Texas)
Media
Magazine
- Grayson Magazine
Newspaper
Radio stations
- KLAK Adult Contemporary 97.5
- KMAD Mad Rock 102.5
- KMKT Katy Country 93.1
- KDOC Doc FM 107.3
Higher education
| School | Enrollment | Location | Type | Mascot | Athletic Affiliation (Conference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austin College |
1,224 | Sherman | Private liberal arts college |
Roos | NCAA Division III (SCAC) Compete in the Southern Athletic Association for football |
 Grayson College |
5,000 | Denison | Community college | Vikings | NJCAA (NTJCAC) Baseball and Softball only |
Also, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) in Durant is within a 30-minute drive from the area. SOSU is the closest Public university to the area.
Top employers
| # | Employer | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods | 1400 | Sherman |
| 2 | Texoma Health Systems | 1375 | Denison |
| 3 | Texas Instruments | 1200 | Sherman |
| 4 | Cigna | 1000 | Denison |
| 5 | Wilson N Jones Health Systems | 1000 | Sherman |
Infrastructure
Health care
| Hospital | Number of Beds | Emergency Care | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texoma Medical Center |
294 | Level III | Denison | 1965 |
 Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center |
237 | Level III | Sherman | 1914 |
Transportation
A public bus transit called 'Taps' serves the Sherman-Denison Metroplex as well as the North Texas Region and even extends into part of Oklahoma. The company is a regional transit agency that serves the Texoma region. Two major routes run through the Sherman-Denison metroplex, one known as the Viking route because it is funded by Grayson County College and the other is known as the Roo Route and is funded by Austin College. In addition to this both Sherman and Denison each are served by a 24-hour cab service. [8]
Airports
There are two local airports, North Texas Regional Airport (formerly Perrin Air Force Base prior to 1971) and Sherman Municipal Airport. Both airports serve general aviation. The closest airport with airline service is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, it is a one-hour road journey south of the area.
Attractions
Lake Texoma
Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States, the 12th largest US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) lake, and the largest in USACE Tulsa District.[9] Lake Texoma is formed by Denison Dam on the Red River in Bryan County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas, about 726 miles (1,168 km) upstream from the mouth of the river. It is located at the confluence of the Red River and Washita Rivers. The damsite is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Denison, Texas, and 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Durant, Oklahoma. Lake Texoma is the most developed and most popular lake within the USACE Tulsa District, attracting approximately 6 million visitors a year.[9]
Diverse recreational opportunities include two wildlife refuges, two state parks, fifty four USACE-managed parks, twelve marinas, twenty-six resorts, hundreds of campgrounds and a variety of excellent golf courses. Power boating, sailing, personal watercraft, water skiing and wind surfing are all popular. The lake has become a major sailing center based on its size, depth and miles of sailing shoreline.
During the spring break and Fourth of July holidays, many college students home for the holidays will gather in an area called "Fobb Bottom" on the Oklahoma side.
Lake Texoma is also home to the Lakefest Regatta,[10] widely considered to be the first inland charity regatta in the United States. The event typically attracts up to 100 keelboats and more than 500 sailors each spring. Since its inception, Lakefest[11] has raised more than $2 million in support of various children's charities in North Texas. The current beneficiary is the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas.[12]
Former professional Funny Car race driver "Flash" Gordon Mineo organized many "Poker Run" events on Lake Texoma.
The lake was stocked with striped bass in the late 1960s, and has proven to be an excellent habitat for them. It is one of the seven U.S. inland lakes where the striped bass reproduce naturally, instead of being farmed and released into the waters. The "stripers" feed on large schools of shad, and often reach sizes of 12 to 20 pounds (5 to 9 kg), with a lake record of 35.12 lb (15.93 kg) caught April 25, 1984. The town of Kingston, Oklahoma, celebrates the importance of striper fishing to the local area with the annual Kingston Striper Festival each September.
In 2004, a blue catfish was pulled from the lake that weighed 121.5 pounds (55.1 kg), temporarily setting a world weight record for rod-and-reel-caught catfish.[13] The fish was moved to a freshwater aquarium in Athens, Texas. More commonly, catfish in Lake Texoma weigh between 5 and 70 pounds (2 to 30 kg).
Historically, Texas and Oklahoma have not had a reciprocal fishing license agreement, which has posed a problem for anglers. Recent boundary resolutions have given Oklahoma jurisdiction over most of the fishing in Lake Texoma. An Oklahoma fishing license allows fishing most of the lake, up to within 400 yards (370 m) of Denison Dam. To fish the entire lake, a Lake Texoma fishing license is also available.
Many campgrounds, both public and private exist along the shores of Lake Texoma. Among these are Eisenhower State Park, named for President Dwight Eisenhower, who was born in nearby Denison, TX and Camp All Saints owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.
Dwight D. Eisenhower birthplace
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890, the first United States President to be born in Texas. The Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site has been turned into a historical museum in Denison and is a very popular tourism site in the area.
Choctaw Casino Resort
The Choctaw Casino Resort is a casino and hotel complex located in Durant, Oklahoma roughly 20 minutes from Denison and 30 minutes from Sherman. The complex has 218,844 sq ft (20,331.3 m2) of gaming floor, over 4,200 slot machines, a total of 776 hotel rooms, and is owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The resort has two casinos and two hotels within the complex. The South Casino was completed in 2006 with 108,844 sq ft (10,111.9 m2)[14] of floor space, and the North Casino was completed in 2010 with 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2)[15] more floor space. Choctaw Inn has 101 hotel rooms, and the newer Grand Tower has 204,000 sq ft (19,000 m2) of floor space, 330 rooms and suites, and is 12 floors tall. The $360 million resort is the flagship of the Choctaw Nation gaming industry.
See also
References
- Census of Urban areas
- "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-02)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 27, 2015.2010–2014
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- "Sherman-Denison Employers". Archived from the original on 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- GoTaps
- "Tulsa District Lake Info (Lake Texoma)". Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2007-04-14.
- "Texoma Sailing Club".
- texomalakefest.org
- northtexas.wish.org Archived 2011-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Lambeth, M. "2007 Oklahoma Catfish". Oklahoma Game & Fish. Intermedia Outdoors, Inc. Archived from the original on February 23, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2009.
- H-Net Discussion Networks - FYI: News Items of Interest, 3/4/2006 (5 items)
- Choctaw Casino Durant expansion will add 1,000 new jobs
