Home › Texas › Carrollton

Carrollton, Texas

Located in Dallas/Denton County, Texas, Carrollton was established in 1842. Carrollton is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the DFW metroplex. DART light rail connects Carrollton to downtown Dallas.
Trending in Carrollton
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded 1842 | Population 136,403 | Peak 136,403 (2024) | County Dallas/Denton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Carrollton, Texas

undefined
1842 Settlement Founded: Early settlers from Illinois and Missouri.
undefined
1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Carrollton's identity and economy.
undefined
1960 Dallas Suburban Growth: Post-war DFW expansion transforms farming community.
undefined
2002 Josey Ranch Lake Park: Major park and recreation development.
undefined
2023 Diverse Tech Suburb: One of most diverse cities in DFW with strong tech economy.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Carrollton?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Latest News in Carrollton

Mar 5, 2026
Oregon Democrats Block ICE Notification for Felony Convicts
Oregon Democratic senators have unanimously blocked a bill that would have mandated state authorities to notify U.S. Immigration a…
Jan 1, 2016
Mother Claims her 3 Sons Were Kicked Out of School Because of her Onlyfans Account
A Texas mother sparked outrage in early 2016 when she accused her sons’ school of expelling the three boys over her work on …
Dec 18, 2015
Controversy Sparked Over Texas Sandwich Shop Sign Photo
TEXAS — Back in December 2015, a simple photo of a sign outside a small sandwich shop in the Dallas area set off a wave of outra…
Nov 9, 2015
Cruz Presidents Should Start Every Day Prayer
WASHINGTON — On November 9, 2015, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz stirred up conversation with a bold suggestion that…
Oct 23, 2015
Military Veteran Biker Group Takes Action when Squatters Steal Soldiers
In a small Texas town back in October 2015, a group of military veteran bikers stepped in to protect one of their own when squatte…
Oct 20, 2015
Bride Set Fire her Husband After she Sleeps Ex Flame
In a quiet suburb outside Dallas, Texas — where life usually unfolds with the predictability of suburban sprawl — a wedding ni…

Complete Historical Timeline

1842 Culture
Settlement Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
1960 Business
Dallas Suburban Growth
2002 Culture
Josey Ranch Lake Park
2023 Business
Diverse Tech Suburb

Did You Know?

1
Carrollton is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the DFW metroplex.
2
DART light rail connects Carrollton to downtown Dallas.
3
Named after Carrollton, Illinois, where many original settlers came from.
4
Carrollton is located in Dallas/Denton County, Texas.
5
Carrollton was founded in 1842.

Famous People from Carrollton, Texas

KM
Katie Meili
Swimmer · Born Apr 16, 1991 · Age 34
AC
Ashley Cain-Gribble
Figure Skater · Born Jul 22, 1995 · Age 30
AA
Anthony Ampaipitakwong
Association Football Player · Born Jun 14, 1988 · Age 37

Other Cities in Texas

View all Texas cities →
H
Houston
Pop. 2,304,580
SA
San Antonio
Pop. 1,434,625
D
Dallas
Pop. 1,304,379
A
Austin
Pop. 978,908
FW
Fort Worth
Pop. 918,915
EP
El Paso
Pop. 682,893
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Carrollton's history right.