Providence Village is a new town in Denton County, Texas, United States.[2] Composed largely of a master-planned community, it includes approximately 1,700 homes and 7,691 people as of the 2020 census.[3][4] At the time of the 2010 census, the town had not yet incorporated, and was instead listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as the "Providence" census-designated place, with a population of 4,786.[5]
Providence Village, Texas | |
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  Providence Village, Texas Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°14′40″N 96°56′45″W / 33.24444°N 96.94583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,691 |
| • Density | 4,300/sq mi (1,600/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 76227 |
| FIPS code | 48-59748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2703983[2] |
| Website | www |
History
editProvidence Village was developed as a master-planned community in 2000.[6] The developer, Huffines Communities, formed a special taxing entity known as Denton County Fresh Water Supply District #9 (DCFWSD #9) to help pay for the development's infrastructure. In order to attain road and police powers, the DCFWSD #9 was converted to a Water Control and Improvement District on November 30, 2000, and renamed the Providence Village Water Control and Improvement District in 2010.[6][7] As of early 2010, the community was about two-thirds complete.[8]
Incorporation
editAs early as 2004, residents of Providence Village began to study the possibility of incorporating the community. It wasn't until late 2009, however, that the idea again gained momentum. A group known as the Citizens for the Incorporation of Providence Village (CIPV) was formed to inform citizens, neighboring cities, and county officials of the effort. The CIPV was led by Brian Roberson, Clint Shipp, Eddie Army, Lisa Garcia, Earnest Law and Phillip Mack Furlow, and included over 100 volunteers. Denton County Commissioner Hugh Coleman played a pivotal role in facilitating the process. The desire to incorporate the community was due to several factors, including inadequate safety provisions, preservation of property values, and the retention of tax revenue.[9]
Although located in unincorporated Denton County, portions of Providence Village sat within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of several cities, including Little Elm, Aubrey, Lincoln Park, and Cross Roads. For the incorporation process to move forward, all of the cities had to release portions of their ETJ to Providence Village. This was achieved in February 2010.[10] Organizers then had to gather 50 signatures on an election petition. On February 26, the county elections administrator certified that enough petition signatures had been gathered for a proposition to incorporate Providence Village to be put to a vote.[11] The Denton County Commissioners Court approved the item on March 2, 2010, which called for an incorporation election to be held on May 8, 2010.[3]
The Providence Village Clubhouse served as the official polling place on election day. The ballot proposition asked voters whether they were in favor of or opposed to the incorporation of the Town of Providence Village as a Type A municipality. Of the 421 votes cast in the election, 296 (70.31%) voted for incorporation while 125 (29.69%) voted against the measure.[4] Nearly twenty percent of the 2,210 eligible voters participated in the poll, which is considered a high turnout for a local election. The incorporation election results were canvassed by the Denton County Commissioners Court on May 11, 2010.
At the time of the incorporation, The Town of Providence Village was defined under state law as a Type A, general-law municipality. On May 11, 2010, the Denton County Commissioners Court called for an election to be held on June 19, 2010, to select a mayor and five aldermen at-large. Six candidates filed papers to run for the position of mayor, but five ended up on the ballot.[12] Eleven candidates ran for the five alderman positions.[13]
In the June 19 election, Brian Roberson, who previously led the Committee to Incorporate Providence Village (CIPV), was elected mayor with 58 percent of the vote. Eddie Army, Clint Shipp, Ernie Law, Mike Thompson, and Mark McCullough won seats on town's first council.[14][15]
Section 8 Housing Restriction
editOn June 6, 2022, the Providence Village Town Council banned rental by beneficiaries of public housing subsidies.
The rule was enacted through an amendment to the "Rental Rules and Regulations" says that "Rent Houses" would be banned from use for a "publicly financed or subsidized housing program, such as Section 8 Housing."[16]
HB 1193
editIn 2023, the Texas Legislature passed a law banning local organizations from discriminating based on source of income. Introduced by a lawmaker from a nearby city, the legislation was a direct response to the Providence Village rule.
Geography
editProvidence Village is situated along U.S. Highway 380 near the intersection with FM 2931 in east central Denton County.
Homes in Providence Village feature Cape Cod and Craftsman-style architecture. Major builders in the subdivision include D. R. Horton and History Maker Homes. Other features in the community include a clubhouse, two waterparks, greenbelts, two dog parks, and a 25-acre (100,000 m2) lake.[17]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,786 | — | |
| 2020 | 7,691 | 60.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,154 | 19.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[18] 1850–1900[19] 1910[20] 1920[21] 1930[22] 1940[23] 1950[24] 1960[25] 1970[26] 1980[27] 1990[28] 2000[29] 2010[30] 2020[31] | |||
In the 2010 U.S. Census, the area covering Providence Village was listed as a census designated place using the name Providence.[30] After incorporation as a town, the 2020 U.S. Census used the name Providence Village.
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[33] | Pop 2020[34] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 3,698 | 4,738 | 77.27% | 61.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 237 | 970 | 4.95% | 12.61% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 30 | 48 | 0.63% | 0.62% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 39 | 90 | 0.81% | 1.17% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 6 | 7 | 0.13% | 0.09% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 60 | 0.10% | 0.78% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 104 | 474 | 2.17% | 6.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 667 | 1,304 | 13.94% | 16.95% |
| Total | 4,786 | 7,691 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,691 people, 2,194 households, and 1,880 families residing in the town.
Education
editPublic education in Providence Village is provided by two Independent School Districts (ISDs), Aubrey and Denton.[35]
The Aubrey Independent School District serves the portion of Providence Village that lies north of Fish Trap Road. Students are zoned to Monaco Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5) or Brockett Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5), Aubrey Middle School (grades 6–8), and Aubrey High School (grades 9–12).
Areas south of Fish Trap Road are served by the Denton Independent School District. Students are zoned to Providence Elementary School,[36] Rodriguez Middle School,[37] and Braswell High School.[38]
Previously students were zoned to Navo Middle School (grades 6–8), and Ryan High School (grades 9–12).[39][40] As of 2016 Ray Braswell High School now serves the Denton ISD portion (Grades 9–12).[41]
Both Monaco Elementary and Providence Elementary are located within the Providence Village community.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Providence Village, Texas
- ^ a b "May 8 election set for Providence incorporation vote". BJ Lewis, Denton Record-Chronicle. March 3, 2010. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ a b "Voters OK forming city of Providence Village". Incorporation wins approval from subdivision. Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Denton Record-Chronicle. May 9, 2010. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Providence CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "History". The Committee to Incorporate Providence Village. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "DCFWSD #9 Applies for Name Change". 380Districts.com. September 21, 2009. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Providence plan gets boost". Little Elm clears way for development to push for incorporation. Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Denton Record-Chronicle. February 19, 2010. Archived from the original on February 22, 2010. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Reasons (to vote for incorporation)". The Committee to Incorporate Providence Village (CIPV). Retrieved November 21, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Council clears way for incorporation of Providence Village". Penny Rathbun, Little Elm Journal. February 18, 2010. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Petition allows call for election". Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Denton Record-Chronicle. March 1, 2010. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Providence Village Candidates" (PDF). June 19, 2010 Providence Village Special Election. Denton County Elections Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 9, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ "Six vie to be first mayor". Providence Village vote set for June 19. Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Denton Record-Chronicle. June 1, 2010. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ "Election Results - Combined Totals (unofficial)" (PDF). Denton County Elections Administration. June 19, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 9, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ "Providence Village elects Roberson as first mayor". Lowell Brown, Denton Record-Chronicle. June 19, 2010. Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/dentonrc.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/82/682f9d7f-b0d8-5383-8867-1281889d4549/629f596ca986d.file.pdf
- ^ providence.com. "Providence - Quick Facts". Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
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- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Scissors, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Providence CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Providence Village town, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Denton County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Providence Elementary School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Rodriguez Middle School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Braswell High School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "2009-2010 Middle School Attendance Zones" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 24, 2009. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ "2009-2010 High School Attendance Zones" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2010. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ^ Home. Braswell High School. Retrieved on December 29, 2017. "Braswell High School,[...]serves families in the eastern portion of the district who reside in[...]"