Park Cities, Texas

Two communities in Dallas County, Texas

"Park Cities" redirects here. For other uses, see Park City (disambiguation).

Park Cities is a term used in reference to two communities in Dallas County, Texas – the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park. The two municipalities, which share a border, are surrounded by the city of Dallas and comprise an enclave.

As of the 2010 census, the Park Cities had a population of 31,632.[1][2]

The Park Cities have among the highest per capita incomes in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Texas.

In 2000, the Robb Report presented a report which stated that the Park Cities ranked No. 9 in a list of communities with the highest quality living in the USA.[3]

## Demographics

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* Total Population: 31,632
* Total Households: 11,590
* Total Families: 7,703
* Racial makeup:
* 95.14% White
* 3.00% Hispanic or Latino of any race
* 1.84% Asian
* 1.14% African American
* 0.89% from other races
* 0.77 from two or more races
* 0.20% Native American
* 0.02% Pacific Islander
* Per Capita Income: $80,211
* Median Household Income: $121,084
* Median Income (Males): In excess of $100,000
* Median Income (Females): $43,801

In terms of formal education, the Park Cities rank as Texas' first and second most educated communities. 82.8% of adults in University Park age 25 years or older possess an associate degree or higher, and 80.5% obtained a baccalaureate degree or higher. 76.6% of adults in Highland Park age 25 years or older possess an associate degree or higher, and 74.7% obtained a baccalaureate degree or higher.

## Culture

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In 1982, the Park Cities Historical Society, which is intended to preserve the community, was founded.[4]

## Education

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The Highland Park Independent School District serves most of the Park Cities. A small portion of Highland Park (areas west of Roland Avenue) is zoned to the Dallas Independent School District.

University Park is home to Southern Methodist University.

### Schools

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* Boone Elementary
* Armstrong Elementary
* McCulloch Intermediate and Highland Park Middle School
* University Park Elementary
* Hyer Elementary
* Bradfield Elementary
* Highland Park High School

## Media

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* The Dallas Morning News is the Dallas citywide newspaper.
* [1] Park Cities News is the official community newspaper since 1938.

## References

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1. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Highland Park town, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
2. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): University Park city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
3. ^ Zethraus, Lee. "Living in style Park Cities No. 9 on magazine's list of affluent areas." The Dallas Morning News. March 22, 2000. Retrieved on December 9, 2011.
4. ^ Thetford, Margaret Ann. "Park Cities Historical Society to mark governor's birthplace." The Dallas Morning News. December 7, 1989. Retrieved on December 9, 2011.

## External links

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* City of University Park \- official site.
* Town of Highland Park \- official site.
* Highland Park ISD
* Headlines about the Park Cities from The Dallas Morning News

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