Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek is located west of Interstate 35E about eight miles southeast of Denton in southeastern Denton County. Named for the nearby creek, the community developed in the 1960s and incorporated by 1969. In 1970 the population was 218, but that figure increased dramatically during the next decade to 1,422 in 1980. In 2000 the population was 2,078. Hickory Creek has a mayor/council form of government and its own police department. The community supports a number of retail businesses and chains.
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.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Hickory Creek is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.11012020
- Longitude
- -97.02977300
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
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Hickory Creek by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Hickory Creek
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4,718 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 4,753 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 3,247 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,078 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,893 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |