Heartland, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, US
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Heartland is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) located in Kaufman County, Texas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, Heartland had a population of 8,509.[2] It was founded in 2006. The 2,000 acre master-planned community is located 25 miles east of Downtown Dallas[3] and is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. In 2009, Heartland was awarded community of the year by The Homebuilders Association of Greater Dallas.[4]
Demographics
Heartland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[19][18]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[18] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 2,708 | 31.83% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,141 | 36.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 29 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 109 | 1.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 0.06% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 58 | 0.68% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 342 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,117 | 24.88% |
| Total | 8,509 | 100.00% |
Education
The community is served by the Crandall Independent School District.[20] There are currently four of five planned schools within Heartland: Barbara Walker Elementary, Hollis T. Dietz Elementary, Opal Smith Elementary,[21][22] and Heartland Middle School.[23][citation needed]
