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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Plano

Texas · 128,679 residents · 71.699 sq mi
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Plano is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,905. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 93,351 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $113,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

128,679
−42%vs 2000
vs 222,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,795 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 3,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
112K161K210K258K307K1990201020202024Plano
2024291K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,905
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,722 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,820
−40%vs 2000
vs $36,514 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$113,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $161,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$586
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $862 in 2000
US average: $450
70.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
2.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(161,543)
Black4.9%(10,989)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(22,357)
Asian10.1%(22,518)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(117,684)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(113,976)
Black4%(5,207)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(7,804)
Asian4%(5,180)
Other3.4%(4,316)
Diversity Score36.9%(47,523)
37
−30%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.6%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Plano, Texas?

Plano, Texas has about 128,679 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Plano, Texas?

The typical household in Plano, Texas earns about $53,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plano, Texas expensive?

In Plano, Texas, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Plano, Texas?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plano, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plano, Texas?

About 3.3% of people in Plano, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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