The Sherman–Denison metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county – Grayson – in North Texas, anchored by the cities of Sherman and Denison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 120,877. The Sherman–Denison MSA is a component of the Dallas-Ft. Worth combined statistical area, which covers a 19-county area and had an estimated population of 8,057,796 as of July 1, 2009. It is also a major part of the Texoma region with proximity to both Lake Texoma and the Red River. Communities Places with 20,000 to 40,000 people Sherman (Principal city) Denison (Principal city) Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people Whitesboro Howe Van Alstyne (partly in Collin County) Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people Pottsboro Collinsville Whitewright (partly in Fannin County) Gunter Bells Tom Bean Places with fewer than 1,000 people Southmayd Tioga Sadler Knollwood Dorchester Unincorporated places Ambrose Gordonville Luella Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (4.7%) are covered by water. Major highways U.S. Highway 69 U.S. Highway 75 U.S. Highway 82 U.S. Highway 377 State Highway 5 State Highway 11 State Highway 56 State Highway 91 State Highway 160 State Highway 289 Spur 503 Demographics As of the census of 2000, 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families were residing in the MSA. The population density was 118 people per square mile (46/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.20% White, 5.85% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 2.95% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. About 6.80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. (see Grayson County, Texas) Media Magazine Grayson Magazine Newspaper The Herald Democrat Radio stations KLAK Adult Contemporary 97.5 KMAD Mad Rock 102.5 KMKT Katy Country 93.1 KDOC Doc FM 107.3 Television stations KTEN Channel 10 - (NBC) KTEN DT Channel 10.2 - (The CW Texoma) KTEN DT Channel 10.3 - (ABC) KXII Channel 12 - (CBS)QF KXII DT Channel 12.2 (My Texoma) KXII DT Channel 12.3 (Fox Texoma) Higher education Also, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) in Durant is within a 30-minute drive from the area. SOSU is the closest Public university to the area. Top employers Infrastructure Health care Transportation A public bus transit called 'Taps' serves the Sherman-Denison Metroplex as well as the