North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Map of Texas highlighting counties served by the North Central Texas Council of Governments | |
| Formation | January 1966 |
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| Type | Voluntary association of governments |
Region served | 12,800 sq mi (33,000 km2) |
Membership | 16 counties |
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 5,309,277 | — |
| 2010 | 6,539,950 | +23.2% |
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The North Central Texas Council of Governments or NCTCOG is a voluntary association of governments in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Its ranks currently include 230 member governments including 16 counties, numerous cities, school districts, and special districts.[2] Based in Arlington, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
Purpose
The purpose of NCTCOG is to "strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions."[2]
Organization
Each member government appoints a representative from its governing body to the COG General Assembly. This group meets annually to elect the Executive Board, a policy-making body for all NCTCOG activities composed of 13 officials. The activities organized include regional plans, program activities and decisions, and fiscal and budgetary policies. Within NCTCOG are technical, study, and policy development committees and a professional staff headed by Mike Eastland (the Executive Director) that support the Board.[2]
Counties served
Largest Cities in the region
Major Cities
| City | 2010 Population [3] | 2012 Population[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,197,816 | 1,207,420 |
| Fort Worth | 741,205 | 757,810 |
| Arlington | 365,348 | 365,860 |
| Plano | 259,842 | 261,900 |
Cities and towns 100k-250k
| City/Town | 2010 Population [3] | 2012 Population[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Garland | 226,875 | 228,060 |
| Irving | 216,291 | 218,850 |
| Grand Prairie | 175,397 | 176,980 |
| Mesquite | 139,824 | 139,950 |
| McKinney | 131,117 | 136,180 |
| Carrollton | 119,097 | 121,150 |
| Frisco | 116,989 | 125,500 |
| Denton | 113,383 | 115,810 |
| Richardson | 99,224 | 100,450 |
Cities and towns 25k-99k
| City /Town | 2010 Population [3] | 2012 Population[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville | 95,291 | 96,000 |
| Allen | 84,246 | 86,600 |
| Flower Mound | 64,669 | 65,060 |
| North Richland Hills | 63,343 | 63,780 |
| Mansfield | 56,368 | 57,490 |
| Rowlett | 56,199 | 56,310 |
| Euless | 51,276 | 51,500 |
| DeSoto | 49,047 | 49,540 |
| Bedford | 46,978 | 46,990 |
| Grapevine | 46,334 | 46,420 |
| Cedar Hill | 45,027 | 45,360 |
| Wylie | 41,427 | 42,690 |
| Haltom City | 42,409 | 42,090 |
| Keller | 39,626 | 40,440 |
| Coppell | 38,660 | 38,950 |
| Duncanville | 38,524 | 38,610 |
| Rockwall | 37,491 | 38,290 |
| Burleson | 36,689 | 38,130 |
| Hurst | 37,338 | 37,360 |
| Lancaster | 36,361 | 36,700 |
| The Colony | 36,328 | 36,590 |
| Waxahachie | 29,621 | 30,680 |
| Cleburne | 29,337 | 29,180 |
| Farmers Branch | 28,615 | 28,620 |
| Little Elm | 25,898 | 28,230 |
| Southlake | 26,575 | 26,770 |
| Greenville | 25,557 | 26,010 |
| Weatherford | 25,250 | 25,440 |
References
- ↑ Total Population Estimates for Texas Councils of Governments - Texas State Data Center.
- 1 2 3 NCTCOG.org - About. Retrieved 27 April 2006.
- 1 2 3 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 3 2012 Population Estimates by City and County - North Central Texas Council of Governments. March 2012.
External links
- nctcog.org, official website