Glenn Heights

Glenn Heights is located west of Interstate Highway 35E about sixteen miles south of Dallas in southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County. The town incorporated on September 16, 1969, and adopted a council/manager type of government. The population of this Dallas suburb grew steadily from 1,033 in 1980 to 4,564 in 1990. In 2000 the population was 7,224. Glenn Heights has its own police and fire departments and has access to Dallas public transit services. Five churches, two elementary schools, and an overnight camping park are located within the city limits.

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.

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Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Glenn Heights is classified as a Town

Locations

  • Latitude
    32.55066060
    Longitude
    -96.85476100

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Is Incorporated

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Glenn Heights by the Numbers

Population Counts

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Population Counts

Glenn Heights
Pop. Year Source
15,819 2020 United States Census Bureau
13,355 2019 Texas Demographic Center
11,278 2010 United States Census Bureau
7,224 2000 United States Census Bureau
4,564 1990 United States Census Bureau