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DISH, TX

Town in Denton County, Texas.

Population

541

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

342

ZIP codes

0

DISH and its ZIP codes

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DISH at a glance

  • DISH is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $159,000 a year, about 2 times the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $471,600 (66% above Texas).

Housing and community stats

DISH, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$159,000

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$471,600

Homeownership

96.7%

Bachelor's or higher

32.1%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

32.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (75), German Americans (47), Mexican Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for DISH.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,956

320,064 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,108

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.5B

FY 2026, $5,009 per person

Denton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

DISH, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.9%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home25.3%

Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

DISH, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,558

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,740

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 32°F

35.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in DISH, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near DISH

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PonderTown3.3 mi3.4
JustinCity3.6 mi4.5
NorthlakeTown4.4 mi19.7
Corral CityTown4.7 mi0.2
ArgyleCity7.2 mi11.6
RoanokeCity9 mi6.9
BartonvilleTown9.2 mi6.8
KrumCity9.9 mi3
New FairviewCity10 mi18.9
RhomeCity10 mi4.6
Trophy ClubTown10 mi4
LantanaCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
WestlakeTown12 mi6.9
DentonCity12 mi96.9
Double OakTown12 mi2.4
Copper CanyonTown12 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is DISH, TX in?
DISH is in Denton County, Texas.
What is the population of DISH, TX?
About 541 people live in DISH, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near DISH?
Nearby places include Ponder (3.3 mi), Justin (3.6 mi), Northlake (4.4 mi), Corral City (4.7 mi), Argyle (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023