Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

McKinney, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

210,600

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.5%108,495

Hispanic/Latino

17.2%36,285

Asian

14.4%30,419

Black

12.1%25,461

Two or More

4.1%8,721

Other

0.4%872

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%279

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%2,709

High School Diploma

13%17,933

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%7,045

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%17,574

Associate's Degree

8.3%11,460

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%46,520

Master's Degree

16.5%22,767

Professional Degree

1.9%2,623

Doctorate

1.9%2,605

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

54.1%

Graduate+

20.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$471,800

Median Renti

$1,901

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.8%47,290

Renter-Occupied

36.2%26,782

Total Units

77,617

Homeownership

63.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%889

$50K–$100K

1.2%573

$100K–$150K

0.6%301

$150K–$200K

0.7%328

$200K–$300K

6.7%3,156

$300K–$500K

46.1%21,783

$500K–$1M

41%19,382

$1M+

1.9%878

Rent Distribution

Under $500

263

$500–$750

120

$750–$1,000

608

$1,000–$1,250

1,910

$1,250–$1,500

3,987

$1,500–$2,000

7,848

$2,000+

11,630

Year Built

2020 or later

4.9%3,783

2010–2019

34.7%26,956

2000–2009

33.2%25,753

1990–1999

14.9%11,568

1980–1989

4.5%3,465

1970–1979

2.4%1,840

1960–1969

2%1,524

1950–1959

1.5%1,164

1940–1949

0.6%436

1939 or earlier

1.5%1,128

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.2%39,406

Electricity

44.6%33,003

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%826

No Fuel

0.6%469

Other

0.2%142

Fuel Oil

0.1%108

Solar

0.1%54

Coal

0%33

Wood

0%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$124,215

Mean Household Incomei

$153,221

Per Capita Incomei

$55,643

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

115,009

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%2,324

$10K–$15K

1.1%783

$15K–$20K

1.1%790

$20K–$25K

1.9%1,375

$25K–$30K

2.7%1,991

$30K–$35K

1.5%1,088

$35K–$40K

2.4%1,744

$40K–$45K

2.4%1,779

$45K–$50K

2.4%1,771

$50K–$60K

4.2%3,140

$60K–$75K

7%5,162

$75K–$100K

11.2%8,277

$100K–$125K

9.4%6,997

$125K–$150K

9%6,644

$150K–$200K

15.3%11,358

$200K+

25.4%18,849

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,267

Residentsi

3,351

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes77% occupied$391/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8294 homes84% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $124,215/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

92.1%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

7.9%

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.2% of subsidized households are minority

19.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41,11619.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

10,731

Mexico

6,826

China

1,684

Philippines

1,534

Korea

1,453

Canada

911

United Kingdom

419

Guatemala

331

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

109,598

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

110,746

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,835(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured