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.

Plano, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

290,594

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.6%135,558

Asian

23.6%68,596

Hispanic/Latino

16.7%48,514

Black

8.7%25,207

Two or More

3.5%10,123

Other

0.7%2,081

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%442

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%2,800

High School Diploma

10.9%22,328

Some College (<1 yr)

4%8,261

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%22,950

Associate's Degree

6.4%13,065

Bachelor's Degree

35.6%73,179

Master's Degree

19.3%39,729

Professional Degree

3.2%6,606

Doctorate

2.3%4,748

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

60.5%

Graduate+

24.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$465,900

Median Renti

$1,841

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.9%64,016

Renter-Occupied

43.1%48,422

Total Units

117,686

Homeownership

56.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%1,269

$50K–$100K

0.2%129

$100K–$150K

0.5%315

$150K–$200K

1.6%1,020

$200K–$300K

7.7%4,954

$300K–$500K

46.9%29,998

$500K–$1M

36.2%23,187

$1M+

4.9%3,144

Rent Distribution

Under $500

570

$500–$750

300

$750–$1,000

502

$1,000–$1,250

2,507

$1,250–$1,500

7,742

$1,500–$2,000

17,593

$2,000+

18,052

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%2,078

2010–2019

12%14,100

2000–2009

17.6%20,689

1990–1999

28.6%33,707

1980–1989

21.6%25,450

1970–1979

13.8%16,250

1960–1969

3.2%3,718

1950–1959

0.9%1,053

1940–1949

0.3%349

1939 or earlier

0.2%292

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.9%57,276

Utility Gas

47%52,824

Bottled/LP Gas

1%1,151

No Fuel

0.6%689

Solar

0.2%272

Other

0.1%128

Fuel Oil

0.1%61

Coal

0%26

Wood

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,253

Mean Household Incomei

$151,865

Per Capita Incomei

$59,916

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

164,268

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%3,399

$10K–$15K

1.4%1,520

$15K–$20K

1.2%1,373

$20K–$25K

2.1%2,351

$25K–$30K

2%2,301

$30K–$35K

1.8%2,016

$35K–$40K

2.3%2,606

$40K–$45K

2.2%2,504

$45K–$50K

2.2%2,488

$50K–$60K

4.8%5,396

$60K–$75K

8.2%9,254

$75K–$100K

13.2%14,827

$100K–$125K

10.7%12,048

$125K–$150K

8.4%9,448

$150K–$200K

12.9%14,472

$200K+

23.5%26,435

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

1,730

Residentsi

2,715

Avg. Tenant Renti

$511/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,218 homes67% occupied$565/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8130 homes99% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC290 homes99% occupied$345/mo rent

811/PRAC12 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $112,253/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

81%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

13.8%

Low income$56K–$90K/yr

4.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $90K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.5% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.5% 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

85,04529.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

26,416

Mexico

9,051

China

6,367

Korea

2,377

Guatemala

2,098

Philippines

1,865

Canada

1,504

United Kingdom

1,078

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

155,370

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

157,272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9,938(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured