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Plano

Texas · 259,841 residents · 71.699 sq mi
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Plano is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,822. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $210,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259,841
+17%since 2000
from 222,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,624 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K161K210K258K307K1990201020202024Plano
2024291K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,822
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,744
+12%since 2000
from $36,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $862 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(151,629)
Black7.4%(19,199)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(38,174)
Asian16.8%(43,659)
Other2.2%(5,759)
Diversity Score74.9%(194,666)
Diversity Score
75
+41%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plano, Texas?

Plano, Texas has about 259,841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plano, Texas?

The typical household in Plano, Texas earns about $81,822 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 $210,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Plano, Texas?

About 54.0% 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 6.7% of people in Plano, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plano, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plano, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131,162 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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