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Collin County

Texas · 782,341 residents · 841.267 sq mi
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Collin County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,504. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $199,000. Households here earn about 62% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% 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
782,341
+59%since 2000
from 491,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K444K714K983K1.3M1990201020202024Collin County
20241.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,504
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,835 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,362
+12%since 2000
from $33,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(374,116)
Black4.7%(23,212)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(50,510)
Asian6.9%(33,902)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(232,707)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(493,492)
Black8.3%(64,715)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(115,354)
Asian11.2%(87,276)
Other2.3%(18,344)
Diversity Score69.6%(544,662)
Diversity Score
70
+47%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% 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
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Collin County to nearby counties

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Income$127,981+59%
Home value$415,500+109%
Population140,738−89%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$71,938−11%
Home value$241,700+21%
Population123,336−90%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$72,182−10%
Home value$248,400+25%
Population153,613−88%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$111,498+38%
Home value$437,200+120%
Population1,069,346−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collin County, Texas?

Collin County, Texas has about 782,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Collin County, Texas earns about $80,504 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 $199,000, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Collin County, Texas?

About 48.3% 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 6.9% 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 518,305 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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