Demographics

McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, one of the wealthiest counties in the USA. The current population for Collin County, per the 2010 Census, is 782,341, a 59% increase from 2000 (US Census, 2010). The numbers make Collin County:

  • The third fastest growing county in Texas 
  • The 13th fastest growing county in the U.S. 
  • The 6th most populous county in Texas
  • The wealthiest county in Texas  
     

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that McKinney has jumped 141% in population since 2000 and is now the 19th largest city in Texas up from 49th in 2000.  

  2000 2011 % INCREASE
Population 54,369 133,619 141%
Number of Households 18,186 43,402 138%

Claritas (2010), US Census Bureau (2010), City of McKinney (2011)
 

  McKinney Collin County
Average HH Income $109,865 $106,309
Average Family HH Income $116,633 $119,031
Median Housing Value $197,256 $193,371
Average Length of Home Ownership 7 10
Average Year Home Built 2000 1996
Average Owner-Occupied 77% 70%
Master's, Professional or Doctorate Degree 13% 15%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 32%
White collar 74% 75%
Blue collar 12% 12%
Average Age 32 34

City of McKinney, Claritas (2010)
 

2000-2010 Permit Values
  2000 2010
Non-Residential Permit Value $87,750,472 $109,125,720
Multi-Family Permit Value $21,979,296 $0
Single Family Permit Value $261,688,604 $328,611,467

City of McKinney (2011)
 

Development Reports

Major Roadways serving McKinney


SH 121

  • Provides direct link to DFW International Airport
  • Intersects North Dallas Tollway to the east
  • Intersects IH-35 to the southeast


US 75

  • Provides direct access to downtown Dallas -- 30 miles to the south
  • Intersects IH-635 -- 19 miles to the south
  • Intersects SH 190/Bush Turnpike -- 16 miles to the south


US 380

  • Intersects IH-35 to the east in Denton
     

Air Transportation serving McKinney


General Aviation


Commercial Aviation

  • DFW International Airport – 35 miles
  • Love Field – 34 miles
     

Rail Service

DGNO Lines