Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm is a city in Denton County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 30 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 61,219.
Denton
County
61,219
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
18.5 sq mi
Land Area
30 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Little Elm on Wikipedia
Little Elm City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Little Elm.
Major roads: US Hwy 380
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Little Elm from our research
What we've verified about Little Elm, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- One of Denton County's oldest communities, founded in 1844 by Kit King, transformed into a booming lakeside suburb by Lewisville Lake. Details →
- Dining
- 93 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Burgers & American; 16 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 218 public schools within 12 miles, across 18 districts and charters, mainly Frisco ISD, Denton ISD and Little Elm ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- Cooperative electricity from CoServ Electric, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (11 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (13 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (13 mi). Nearest lakes: Lewisville Lake (5 mi), Grapevine Lake (18 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 13 licensed plumbers, 26 licensed HVAC contractors and 21 licensed electricians serve Little Elm. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Little Elm, Texas
Denton County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Little Elm in Denton County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Little Elm
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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