Garland
Downtown Garland is on State highways 66 and 78, fifteen miles northeast of downtown Dallas in northeastern Dallas County. Duck Creek runs through the city, and Lake Ray Hubbard lies on its eastern border.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Lisa C. Maxwell, Don Baynham | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Garland is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Duck Creek)
- (Embree)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.90999720
- Longitude
- -96.63044300
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Garland by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Garland
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 246,018 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 242,309 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 226,876 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 215,768 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 180,650 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
| 138,857 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
| 81,437 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
| 38,501 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |
| 10,571 | 1950 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,233 | 1940 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,584 | 1930 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,421 | 1920 | United States Census Bureau |
| 804 | 1910 | United States Census Bureau |
| 819 | 1900 | United States Census Bureau |
| 478 | 1890 | United States Census Bureau |