Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas
Grand Prairie: City in Texas, USA
About
Grand Prairie is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 175,396 and a population density of 2,163 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 195,272 inhabitants.
The city was created 160 years ago in 1862.
Quick Facts about Grand Prairie
| Population : | 195,272 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 75050–75054 |
| Area : | 81.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1863 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:50:25 (7th February 2023) |
| Density : | 2,408 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grand Prairie is located at 32°44'45"N 96°59'52"W (32.7459600, -96.9977800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Grand Prairie
Demographics
The population of Grand Prairie increased by 10.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 175,396 | - | census |
| 2011 | 178,903 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 182,030 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 183,891 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 185,824 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 188,411 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 192,095 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 193,973 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 193,989 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 194,543 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 195,272 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Grand Prairie
1 Ripley's Believe It or Not!
601 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Grand Prairie
1 Grand Prairie City Hall
300 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 ➦ Show Map
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2 Grand Prairie City
505 Dickey Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Grand Prairie (24)
People born in Grand Prairie, including singer, songwriter and actress Selena Gomez, racecar driver Jud Larson, curler Cheryl Bernard, .
List
- Kristie Moore (curler) she was born in 22/04/1979
- E. P. Sanders (American biblical scholar) he was born in 18/04/1937
- T. Michael Moseley (United States general) he was born in 03/09/1949
- James Walter Elder (American politician (1882-1941)) he was born in 05/10/1882
- Andre Akpan (association football player) he was born in 09/12/1987
- Malcolm Williams (American football player) he was born in 22/11/1987
- Eric Vale (American voice actor) he was born in 28/04/1974
- Carson Wiggs (American football player) he was born in 20/02/1990
- Chase Wileman (American soccer player) he was born in 25/06/1986
- Chris Klute (American soccer player) he was born in 05/03/1990
- Julie Stepan (American racing driver and model) she was born in 30/03/1986
- Nikki McKibbin (American musician) she was born in 28/09/1978
- Remi Ayodele (Player of American football) he was born in 22/04/1983
- Wesley Duke (American football player) he was born in 21/06/1981
- William L. Hendricks (American film producer) he was born in 03/05/1904
- Ross Von Erich (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/06/1988
- Michael Choice (baseball player) he was born in 10/11/1989
- Rodney Anderson (Texas businessman and politician) he was born in 01/01/1968
Schools in Grand Prairie
College & universities near Grand Prairie, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458478 | Fortis College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75050 |
| 418968 | Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75051 |
| 423412 | Mid Cities Barber College | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75051-4892 |
| 481003 | M T Training Center | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75051 |
| 222886 | Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75050-2636 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grand Prairie, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Grand Prairie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prair Post Office | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75051 |
| Watson Community Post Office | Arlington (TX) | 76006 |
| Fountain Post Office | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75050 |
| East Arlington Post Office | Arlington (TX) | 76010 |
| Westchester Post Office | Grand Prairie (TX) | 75052 |
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Irving | 240,916 | City in Texas, USA |
| Garland | 236,897 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | City in Texas |
| Mesquite | 138,916 | City in Dallas county, Texas, United States |
| Richardson | 121,112 | City in Texas, United States |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| DeSoto | 52,910 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | City in Texas |
| Coppell | 40,958 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| University Park | 24,885 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Prairie distances to largest Texas cities
