Celina, Texas

Celina (/sɪˈlaɪnə/ si-LY-nə) is a city[3] in Collin and Denton counties, Texas, United States with a current estimated population of 12,775 people. As of the 2017 census, Celina had a population of 9,836 ,[4][5] up from 3,808 at the 2010 census.[4]

Celina, Texas
City
Location of Celina in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°19′11″N 96°46′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCollin, Denton
Area
 • Total14.2 sq mi (36.7 km2)
 • Land14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,028
 • Density430/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75009
Area code(s)972
FIPS code48-13684[1]
GNIS feature ID1354176[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Celina's ultimate boundary is approximately 78 square miles in size, with approximately 32 square miles being city limits and approximately 74 square miles currently ETJ. This gives Celina the 2nd largest geographic footprint in Collin County.

The city is geographically positioned to encompass many major regional corridors, such as the Dallas North Tollway, future Collin County Outer Loop, and Preston Road. Additional corridors include Legacy Drive, Coit Road, Custer Road, and Frontier Road. Celina is centered mostly on State Highway 289 (aka Preston Road) with its historic downtown just west of the roadway.

Being mostly undeveloped agricultural land, the terrain is largely open fields on flat-to-gently-rolling terrain with subtle vistas and pockets of dense wooded tracts.

Celina is located at 33°19′11″N 96°46′58″W.[6]

Sports

Major League Baseball pitcher and former Celina Bobcat Ryan Merritt, and sportscaster and 2012 U.S. Senate candidate Craig James reside in Celina.

Growth

Celina is among the fastest growing cities in the nation. It is currently averaging 1,300 new home permits a year with an ultimate build-out population of around 350,000 people. The City recently adopted its Downtown Master Plan, creating the vision for Celina's historic downtown and its ensuing renaissance.[7]

Education

Celina is served by two school districts - Celina ISD and Prosper ISD.

Celina Independent School District is home to the Celina High School Bobcats. Celina has 1 primary school (serving grades pre-K and Kindergarten), 2 elementary schools—Celina Elementary School and Odell Elementary (serving children in 1st through 5th grade), one middle school Celina Middle School for grade 6; one junior high Celina Junior High School covering grades 7 & 8; and a high school Celina High School.

Prosper Independent School District generally serves the southern portion of Celina.

Local Flavor

Celina is home to Tender Smokehouse, nationally acclaimed restaurant, as well as, Lucy's on the Square, Papa Gallo's (Tex-Mex), Jimbo's Pizza, Toasted Walnut, Annie Jack (coffee/cafe), Hey Sugar (candy store), and Bongo Beaux's Bourre Palace & Cajun Kitchen.

Other eating places include Rice & Noodle, Celina Star Cafe, Burger Fixin, Celina Asian Bistro, and Hairy Gorilla Snowballs.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910724—
19201,12655.5%
1930948−15.8%
19409944.9%
19501,0515.7%
19601,20414.6%
19701,2725.6%
19801,52019.5%
19901,73714.3%
20001,8617.1%
20106,028223.9%
Est. 201812,775[8]111.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

At the 2000 census there were 1,861 people, 644 households, and 484 families in the town. The population density was 1,104.0 people per square mile (425.2/km2). There were 703 housing units at an average density of 417.0/sq mi (160.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 77.38% White, 9.19% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 11.34% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.73%.[1]

Of the 644 households 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.7% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.

The age distribution was 30.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $37,383 and the median family income was $41,131. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $29,135 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,499. About 10.7% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Celina has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10] The ambient air temperature is typically 4 to 6 °F cooler than Dallas 30 miles (48 km) south.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. US Census change list Archived August 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Celina city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. "Population in the U.S. - Google Public Data Explorer". www.google.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. Russell, Ben (May 16, 2016). "Celina Population About to Explode: Projection". nbcdfw.com.
  8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018". Census.gov. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. Climate Summary for Celina, Texas
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