Italy, Texas
Town · Population 2,130 · #586 in Texas
About Italy
Italy, TX is a small town located in central Texas with an estimated population of 2,130.
Italy holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,065 residents per square mile.
📰 Italy News Today
- Skeletal remains found in Ellis County spark investigation - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 28
- Skeletal remains found in Ellis County, sheriff says WFAA · Jul 28
- Paul Lynn Brockington Obituary (2026) - Italy, TX - Byrum Funeral Home, Inc. - Lancaster Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Lee Gilley extradition: Italy postpones decision on sending suspect accused of killing pregnant wife back to Texas, attorney says ABC7 Chicago · Jul 22
- Lee Gilley extradition: Italy postpones decision on sending suspect accused of killing pregnant wife back to Texas, attorney says ABC13 Houston · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Italy Unique
- The only place in America named Italy — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Italy
- Denny's — american
- La Hacienda
- Mamma's Place
- Rice Box Express — asian
- Texad Best Smokehouse
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bruco, The Texas Italian Caterpillar · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Italy
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Italy
- AVALON SCHOOL
- ITALY H S
- STAFFORD EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,130
Rank in state#586 of 1,224
Land area2 sq mi
Density1,065/sq mi
Coordinates32.1865, -96.8858