Pilot Point: Demographics & People
Census counts 5,332 people in Pilot Point, in 1,813 households. Population grew 10.4% from 4,829 (2022) to 5,332 (2024). Median age 35.7 years. (1.3y younger than Denton County; 1.2y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 58% White (non-Hispanic) and 38% Hispanic or Latino. 80% of households are family-led. County is gaining 981 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 72 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.4% from 4,829 (2022) to 5,332 (2024) — about 17.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,902 (extrapolated at 5.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 6,719.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 41,668 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,829 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,332 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 5,332 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 6,719 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.7y is 3.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.7 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 5,332 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,153 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,427.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,678.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,074 |
| Population under 18 | 1,153 |
| Median age | 35.7 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,332 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 3,393 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 134 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,648 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 49.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 38.0% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 58.2% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 2,811 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,544 |
| Share born in this state | 52.7% |
| Share born in another state | 47.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 18.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 702 |
| From Europe | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
1,813 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,338 families, 50% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,074 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,338 |
| Married couples with children | 669 |
| Average household size | 2.68 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 744 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 328 |
| Family households | 1,447 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 79.8% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 1,813 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 9.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 981 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,400 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 41,419 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 981 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 138 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 143 residents live in group quarters (2.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 143 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 26 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cooke |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 35.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 30.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 41.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cooke County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,297 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cooke County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 46.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 38.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 41,257 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,332, booming, family-oriented, upper-middle, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,332 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Cooke County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade