Irving, Texas
Irving is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 12 miles northwest of Dallas, with a population of about 258,060.
Dallas
County
258,060
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
67.0 sq mi
Land Area
12 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Irving on Wikipedia
Irving City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Irving.
Major roads: I-35 · I-635 · State Hwy 114 · State Hwy 114 (Express Lanes) · State Hwy 161 · State Hwy 183 · State Hwy 190 · State Hwy 356
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Irving from our research
What we've verified about Irving, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A 1903 railroad town named for a writer that grew into a Fortune 500 hub and the futuristic planned city of Las Colinas. Details →
- Dining
- 479 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 109 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 425 public schools within 12 miles, across 41 districts and charters, mainly Irving ISD, Uplift Education and Grand Prairie ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (16 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (31 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (34 mi). Nearest lakes: Mountain Creek Lake (10 mi), Grapevine Lake (13 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 46 licensed plumbers, 110 licensed HVAC contractors and 93 licensed electricians serve Irving. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Irving, Texas
Dallas County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Irving in Dallas County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Irving
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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