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Terrell, TX


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Terrell, Texas

Introduction to Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman county, is 19 miles E of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 30 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,606 people lived in Terrell.

Terrell History

George Paschall arrived in the area in 1848 and was among the first settlers in this region. After the Texas and Pacific Railway passed North Texas in 1873, C. C. Nash and John G. Moore, who lived in Kaufman County, bought 320 acres of land and laid out lots and streets for home sites and businesses. The post office opened in 1873, and Jasper Johnson was named the first postmaster. The town was named after Robert A. Terrell, a pioneer settler. The community was officially incorporated in 1875.

Terrell and nearby Attractions

  • Terrell Heritage Museum
  • Kaufman County Civic Theatre
  • Lake Tawakoni State Park
  • Oak Grove Country Club
  • Warren-Crowell House

Things To Do In Terrell

The Lake Tawakoni State Park is spread over 376 acres of land and has a swimming beach, picnic areas, hiking trails, and facilities for camping and boating. The Heritage Jubilee is a local celebration held annually on the third weekend of April at Ben Gill Park. It is a fun-filled event featuring activities for the whole family including arts & crafts exhibition, live music, carnival, BBQ cook-off, museum tours, an auto show, a quilt show, and other special attractions.

Terrell Transportation

Flights can be availed from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Terrell Higher Education

Southwestern Christian College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Eastfield College and University of Dallas.

High Points

Terrell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Terrell, TX

Comparing Terrell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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