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Pilot Point, TX
City in Denton County, Texas.
Population
5,332
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
676
ZIP codes
0
Pilot Point and its ZIP codes
Pilot Point at a glance
- Pilot Point is about 5.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $97,933 a year, 25% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,500 (3% above Texas) and median rent is $1,430 a month.
Local data for Pilot Point, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pilot Point, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,933
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,430/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,800), Irish Americans (603), German Americans (518).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Pilot Point.
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
How people get to work
Pilot Point, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pilot Point, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
95° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pilot Point, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Pilot Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AubreyCity | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| CelinaCity | 5 mi | 48.3 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| ProsperTown | 5.7 mi | 25.2 |
| Providence VillageTown | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Paloma CreekCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Paloma Creek SouthCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| KrugervilleCity | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| Little ElmCity | 7.9 mi | 18.5 |
| Cross RoadsTown | 8.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Oak PointCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| HackberryTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FriscoCity | 11 mi | 68.6 |
| GunterCity | 12 mi | 19.4 |
| TiogaTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| WestonCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilot Point, TX in?
- Pilot Point is in Denton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pilot Point, TX?
- About 5,332 people live in Pilot Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilot Point?
- Nearby places include Aubrey (4.1 mi), Celina (5 mi), Savannah (5.4 mi), Prosper (5.7 mi), Providence Village (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023