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Denison, Texas

City · Population 26,446 · #122 in Texas
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Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Texas–Oklahoma border. Its population was 24,479 at the 2020 census, up from 22,682 at the 2010 census.

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About Denison

Set in the northern part of Texas, Denison is a thriving city with an estimated population of 26,446.

Officially, Denison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 29.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 911 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Denison Unique

  • Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 26,446.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Denison

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Red River Railroad Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Denison

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Denison

  • B MCDANIEL INT
  • DENISON H S
  • DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES
  • GRAYSON COUNTY JJAEP - DENISON
  • GRAYSON COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE AEP
  • HENRY SCOTT MIDDLE
  • HOUSTON EL
  • HYDE PARK EL
  • JEFFERSON LEARNING CTR
  • LAMAR EL
  • MAYES EL
  • PATHWAYS H S
  • TERRELL EL
  • TRI CO JUVENILE DETENT

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Texoma Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Janet Gott
Population (2024)26,446
Rank in state#122 of 1,224
Land area29.02 sq mi
Density911/sq mi
Coordinates33.7669, -96.5807

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now89°F
ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind10 to 15 mph

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🗺️ Map of Denison