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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Collin County

Texas · 491,675 residents · 841.267 sq mi
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Collin County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,835. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $151,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

491,675
+86%since 1990
from 264,036 in 1990
1990 – 2025
584 / sq mi
+86%since 1990
from 314 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+6%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
174K444K714K983K1.3M1990201020202024Collin County
20241.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,835
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,020 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,345
+63%since 1990
from $20,503 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$798
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(235,467)
Black4%(10,481)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(17,592)
Asian2.9%(7,537)
Diversity Score36.7%(96,882)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(374,116)
Black4.7%(23,212)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(50,510)
Asian6.9%(33,902)
Diversity Score47.3%(232,707)
47
+29%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collin County, Texas?

Collin County, Texas has about 491,675 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Collin County, Texas?

The typical household in Collin County, Texas earns about $70,835 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collin County, Texas expensive?

In Collin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,600, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Collin County, Texas?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Collin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collin County, Texas?

About 4.9% of people in Collin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Collin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227,639 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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