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McKinney

Texas · 195,308 residents · 66.963 sq mi
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McKinney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,775. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 140,939 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,800. Households here earn about 58% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195,308
+259%since 2000
from 54,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,917 / sq mi
+259%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+16%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K59K116K173K230K1990201020202024McKinney
2024211K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,775
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,366 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,746
+52%since 2000
from $28,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(38,854)
Black7.1%(3,876)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(9,876)
Asian1.5%(789)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(29,277)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(102,549)
Black12.7%(24,769)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(33,392)
Asian12.2%(23,891)
Other3.8%(7,405)
Diversity Score81.4%(158,905)
Diversity Score
81
+51%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKinney, Texas?

McKinney, Texas has about 195,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKinney, Texas?

The typical household in McKinney, Texas earns about $100,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKinney, Texas expensive?

In McKinney, Texas, the median home is worth about $327,800, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.

How educated are people in McKinney, Texas?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in McKinney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKinney, Texas?

About 6.9% of people in McKinney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKinney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, McKinney, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174,025 residents, a change of about 818 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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