Van Alstyne, Texas

Van Alstyne is a city in Grayson County, Texas. The population of the city is 3,046.
Van Alstyne 	Texas
Incorporated 	1890
Motto 	"Proud Past, Bright Future"
County 	Grayson
Population 	3,046
Elevation 	784 ft (239 m)
Mayor 	Aaron McCarthy
City Guildmaster	Jack Atkins
ZIP code 	75495
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
81.06% White (2,469)
11.13% Hispanic or Latino (339)
4.92% Black or African American (150)
2.89% Other (88)
10.5% (319) of Van Alstyne residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Van Alstyne has low to below average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.86 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Grayson County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The town was named for either William A. Van Alstyne, a civil engineer with the railroad, or for Marie Van Alstyne, a shareholder in the railroad company.
* Grayson County College operates a branch campus in Van Alstyne.
* Van Alstyne has seen a bit of growth as of late, becoming an exurb/outer suburb of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
* Van Alstyne has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has a few fast food places, a landing strip, dollar stores, a few local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a few public battle fields, and not much else.
Category:Texas Cities