Shady Shores
Shady Shores is on U.S. Highway 77 (Interstate 35 East) near the shoreline of Lewisville Lake seven miles southeast of Denton in Denton County. It was incorporated in October 1960. The community's population increased from 543 in 1970 to 813 in 1980. The increase was, in part, a result of the economic development of the area between Dallas and Denton. In 1990 the population was 1,045. The population grew to 1,461 in 2000.
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
Shady Shores is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.16266630
- Longitude
- -97.03944200
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
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Shady Shores by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Shady Shores
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2,764 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,169 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 2,612 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,461 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,045 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |