Census facts

North Texas by the numbers

Official U.S. Census Bureau figures for nine Collin County area cities and five counties, with the source and year on every number.

I use these numbers when I help clients compare places. They describe the housing and the economy of each city and county, not the people who live there, and they are estimates. Jump to a place:

FriscoMcKinneyPlanoAllenProsperCelinaLittle ElmAnnaMelissaCollin CountyDallas CountyDenton CountyGrayson CountyTarrant County

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2024. Growth compares with the 2019 estimates. These are estimates, not exact counts. Saved October 2026.

Cities

Frisco, Texas

Population
219,304
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+23.9%
Homes and apartments
80,353
Median year homes were built
2009
Homes lived in by their owners
65.9%
Median monthly rent
$2,014
Median household income
$150,212
Average commute to work
28.6 minutes
Unemployment rate
4.6%
  • Frisco ranks 2nd for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 219,304 people.
  • Its population changed +23.9% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 5th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $150,212 ranks 3rd of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2009, so 6th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 28.6 minutes, 6th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $2,014 is equal to the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 65.9% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4.6% is above the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 80,353 homes and apartments for 219,304 people, Frisco counts about 2.7 people for every housing unit.

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McKinney, Texas

Population
210,600
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+15.7%
Homes and apartments
77,617
Median year homes were built
2007
Homes lived in by their owners
63.8%
Median monthly rent
$1,901
Median household income
$124,215
Average commute to work
27.8 minutes
Unemployment rate
3.7%
  • McKinney ranks 3rd for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 210,600 people.
  • Its population changed +15.7% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 7th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $124,215 ranks 6th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2007, so 7th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 27.8 minutes, 8th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,901 is below the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 63.8% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 3.7% is below the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 77,617 homes and apartments for 210,600 people, McKinney counts about 2.7 people for every housing unit.

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Plano, Texas

Population
290,594
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+1.2%
Homes and apartments
117,686
Median year homes were built
1993
Homes lived in by their owners
56.9%
Median monthly rent
$1,841
Median household income
$112,253
Average commute to work
25.4 minutes
Unemployment rate
4%
  • Plano ranks 1st for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 290,594 people.
  • Its population changed +1.2% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 9th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $112,253 ranks 8th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 1993, so 9th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 25.4 minutes, 9th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,841 is below the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 56.9% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4% is equal to the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 117,686 homes and apartments for 290,594 people, Plano counts about 2.5 people for every housing unit.

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Allen, Texas

Population
110,265
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+8.4%
Homes and apartments
39,094
Median year homes were built
2003
Homes lived in by their owners
69.4%
Median monthly rent
$1,932
Median household income
$130,901
Average commute to work
28 minutes
Unemployment rate
3.7%
  • Allen ranks 4th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 110,265 people.
  • Its population changed +8.4% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 8th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $130,901 ranks 5th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2003, so 8th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 28 minutes, 7th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,932 is below the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 69.4% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 3.7% is below the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 39,094 homes and apartments for 110,265 people, Allen counts about 2.8 people for every housing unit.

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Prosper, Texas

Population
37,869
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+68.2%
Homes and apartments
11,921
Median year homes were built
2014
Homes lived in by their owners
87.9%
Median monthly rent
$2,176
Median household income
$195,281
Average commute to work
29.5 minutes
Unemployment rate
5.6%
  • Prosper ranks 6th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 37,869 people.
  • Its population changed +68.2% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 4th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $195,281 ranks 1st of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2014, so 3rd newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 29.5 minutes, 5th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $2,176 is above the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 87.9% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 5.6% is above the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 11,921 homes and apartments for 37,869 people, Prosper counts about 3.2 people for every housing unit.

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Celina, Texas

Population
34,268
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+208.3%
Homes and apartments
11,152
Median year homes were built
2015
Homes lived in by their owners
92.7%
Median monthly rent
$2,379
Median household income
$170,894
Average commute to work
33.3 minutes
Unemployment rate
2.8%
  • Celina ranks 7th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 34,268 people.
  • Its population changed +208.3% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 1st fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $170,894 ranks 2nd of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2015, so 1st newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 33.3 minutes, 3rd longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $2,379 is above the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 92.7% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 2.8% is below the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 11,152 homes and apartments for 34,268 people, Celina counts about 3.1 people for every housing unit.

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Little Elm, Texas

Population
54,820
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+19.3%
Homes and apartments
19,778
Median year homes were built
2011
Homes lived in by their owners
70.1%
Median monthly rent
$1,953
Median household income
$119,219
Average commute to work
34.6 minutes
Unemployment rate
6.6%
  • Little Elm ranks 5th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 54,820 people.
  • Its population changed +19.3% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 6th fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $119,219 ranks 7th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2011, so 5th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 34.6 minutes, 1st longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,953 is below the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 70.1% of homes are lived in by their owners, equal to the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 19,778 homes and apartments for 54,820 people, Little Elm counts about 2.8 people for every housing unit.

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Anna, Texas

Population
24,330
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+86.4%
Homes and apartments
8,111
Median year homes were built
2012
Homes lived in by their owners
78.5%
Median monthly rent
$2,105
Median household income
$105,593
Average commute to work
30.7 minutes
Unemployment rate
4.1%
  • Anna ranks 8th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 24,330 people.
  • Its population changed +86.4% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 3rd fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $105,593 ranks 9th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2012, so 4th newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 30.7 minutes, 4th longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $2,105 is above the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 78.5% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4.1% is above the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 8,111 homes and apartments for 24,330 people, Anna counts about 3.0 people for every housing unit.

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Melissa, Texas

Population
20,136
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+112.2%
Homes and apartments
6,266
Median year homes were built
2015
Homes lived in by their owners
88.7%
Median monthly rent
$2,532
Median household income
$138,763
Average commute to work
33.6 minutes
Unemployment rate
3.6%
  • Melissa ranks 9th for population among the 9 cities on this site, with 20,136 people.
  • Its population changed +112.2% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 2nd fastest of the 9 cities.
  • Median household income of $138,763 ranks 4th of 9.
  • The median home here was built in 2015, so 2nd newest of the 9 cities by that measure.
  • The average commute is 33.6 minutes, 2nd longest of 9.
  • Median monthly rent of $2,532 is above the $2,014 median across the cities listed here.
  • 88.7% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 70.1% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 3.6% is below the 4% median of the places listed here.
  • With 6,266 homes and apartments for 20,136 people, Melissa counts about 3.2 people for every housing unit.

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Counties

Collin County, Texas

Population
1,163,337
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+19.4%
Homes and apartments
437,396
Median year homes were built
2003
Homes lived in by their owners
64.5%
Median monthly rent
$1,859
Median household income
$121,600
Average commute to work
28.2 minutes
Unemployment rate
4.2%
  • Collin County ranks 3rd for population among the 5 counties on this site, with 1,163,337 people.
  • Its population changed +19.4% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 1st fastest of the 5 counties.
  • Median household income of $121,600 ranks 1st of 5.
  • The median home here was built in 2003, so 1st newest of the 5 counties by that measure.
  • The average commute is 28.2 minutes, 1st longest of 5.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,859 is above the $1,565 median across the counties listed here.
  • 64.5% of homes are lived in by their owners, equal to the 64.5% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4.2% is equal to the 4.2% median of the places listed here.
  • With 437,396 homes and apartments for 1,163,337 people, Collin County counts about 2.7 people for every housing unit.

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Dallas County, Texas

Population
2,621,179
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+0.5%
Homes and apartments
1,064,965
Median year homes were built
1983
Homes lived in by their owners
50.8%
Median monthly rent
$1,565
Median household income
$76,547
Average commute to work
26.8 minutes
Unemployment rate
5%
  • Dallas County ranks 1st for population among the 5 counties on this site, with 2,621,179 people.
  • Its population changed +0.5% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 5th fastest of the 5 counties.
  • Median household income of $76,547 ranks 4th of 5.
  • The median home here was built in 1983, so 5th newest of the 5 counties by that measure.
  • The average commute is 26.8 minutes, 3rd longest of 5.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,565 is equal to the $1,565 median across the counties listed here.
  • 50.8% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 64.5% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 5% is above the 4.2% median of the places listed here.
  • With 1,064,965 homes and apartments for 2,621,179 people, Dallas County counts about 2.5 people for every housing unit.

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Denton County, Texas

Population
979,561
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+17.5%
Homes and apartments
376,754
Median year homes were built
2003
Homes lived in by their owners
65.5%
Median monthly rent
$1,728
Median household income
$111,498
Average commute to work
28.1 minutes
Unemployment rate
4%
  • Denton County ranks 4th for population among the 5 counties on this site, with 979,561 people.
  • Its population changed +17.5% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 2nd fastest of the 5 counties.
  • Median household income of $111,498 ranks 2nd of 5.
  • The median home here was built in 2003, so 2nd newest of the 5 counties by that measure.
  • The average commute is 28.1 minutes, 2nd longest of 5.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,728 is above the $1,565 median across the counties listed here.
  • 65.5% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 64.5% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4% is below the 4.2% median of the places listed here.
  • With 376,754 homes and apartments for 979,561 people, Denton County counts about 2.6 people for every housing unit.

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Grayson County, Texas

Population
143,337
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+9.4%
Homes and apartments
62,132
Median year homes were built
1985
Homes lived in by their owners
66.8%
Median monthly rent
$1,310
Median household income
$72,182
Average commute to work
25.8 minutes
Unemployment rate
3.1%
  • Grayson County ranks 5th for population among the 5 counties on this site, with 143,337 people.
  • Its population changed +9.4% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 3rd fastest of the 5 counties.
  • Median household income of $72,182 ranks 5th of 5.
  • The median home here was built in 1985, so 4th newest of the 5 counties by that measure.
  • The average commute is 25.8 minutes, 5th longest of 5.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,310 is below the $1,565 median across the counties listed here.
  • 66.8% of homes are lived in by their owners, above the 64.5% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 3.1% is below the 4.2% median of the places listed here.
  • With 62,132 homes and apartments for 143,337 people, Grayson County counts about 2.3 people for every housing unit.

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Tarrant County, Texas

Population
2,167,390
Growth since the 2019 estimate
+5.7%
Homes and apartments
843,257
Median year homes were built
1990
Homes lived in by their owners
59.3%
Median monthly rent
$1,547
Median household income
$84,207
Average commute to work
26.8 minutes
Unemployment rate
4.7%
  • Tarrant County ranks 2nd for population among the 5 counties on this site, with 2,167,390 people.
  • Its population changed +5.7% between the 2019 and 2024 estimates, the 4th fastest of the 5 counties.
  • Median household income of $84,207 ranks 3rd of 5.
  • The median home here was built in 1990, so 3rd newest of the 5 counties by that measure.
  • The average commute is 26.8 minutes, 4th longest of 5.
  • Median monthly rent of $1,547 is below the $1,565 median across the counties listed here.
  • 59.3% of homes are lived in by their owners, below the 64.5% median of the places listed here.
  • The estimated unemployment rate of 4.7% is above the 4.2% median of the places listed here.
  • With 843,257 homes and apartments for 2,167,390 people, Tarrant County counts about 2.6 people for every housing unit.

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Cite these numbers

Omega Mejia, a real estate agent in Frisco, Texas. These figures are general information from a public source and are not legal, tax or financial advice. Growth compares the 2024 estimates with the 2019 estimates.

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