Pilot Point, Texas

Pilot Point is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,856 at the 2010 census, increasing to 4,381 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Pilot Point is located at 33.39639°N, -96.95861°W (33.396350, –96.958719). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 km2, all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pilot Point has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,381 people, 1,591 households, and 901 families residing in the city.

Government
The city is governed by an elected council. A separately elected mayor presides over the governing body and also may cast a vote on matters before the council. The city does not currently have a mayor, following Mayor McIlravy's arrest on June 21, 2022, although the Mayor Pro Tempore will be sworn in as mayor soon. Council members and the mayor serve without any compensation pursuant to a Home Rule Charter that was approved by voters in 2009. An appointed city manager oversees daily operations of various city services and functions. Elections each May determine occupants of alternating seats on the council and the mayor is elected biannually.

2024 Tornado
On May 25, 2024, a large and violent tornado struck both Pilot Point and nearby Valley View resulting extensive damage (notably including a severely damaged truck stop in Valley View), several injuries and at least 7 fatalities. The tornado has been assigned a preliminary rating of EF3 by the National Weather Service.

Notable people

 * Frederick Edgar Ferguson, Medal of Honor recipient, born in Pilot Point
 * Colt Knost, PGA golfer, grew up in Pilot Point, state champion in 2003
 * G.A. Moore, Texas High School Football coach, member of the University of North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
 * Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe, Roman Catholic bishop, born in Pilot Point

Education
The city is served by the Pilot Point Independent School District.