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McKinney, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of McKinney, Texas is 202,314 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $120,273, the median home value is $439,500, and the median age is 36.7.

The population has grown 71.2% since 2010 (132,934 → 227,526).

202,314

Population

2959

People / sq mi

$120,273

Median Income

$439,500

Median Home Value

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McKinney covers 68.4 sq mi of land at 2959 people per square mile.

About McKinney, TX

Remote work is unusually prominent in McKinney: 21.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 202,314 residents, McKinney is a city in Texas. It ranks #15 among cities in Texas by population.

The typical household earns $120,273 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $439,500, with typical rent around $1,841.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 52.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 21.8% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in McKinney — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

McKinney city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of McKinney city had a population of 132,934 in 2010 and 227,526 in 2024, a 71.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 227,526 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.93%.

2024 · 228K20102024
McKinney city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

227,526

Population (2024)

132,934

Population (2010)

227,526

Peak (2024)

3.93%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010132,934
2011137,928
2012143,510
2013149,207
2014157,143
2015163,612
2016173,577
2017182,104
2018191,748
2019199,177
2020197,510
2021203,530
2022208,534
2023215,862
2024227,526

Race & Ethnicity

White60.6%
Black or African American12.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$120,273

Median Household Income

$53,008

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$439,500

Median Home Value

$1,841

Median Rent

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.0%

High School+

52.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

68.3%

Public Transit

21.8%

Work From Home

27.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.5%

Foreign Born

74.9%

Non-English at Home

5.3%

Veterans

7.5%

With Disability

91.4%

Health Insurance

98.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.2%
Information13.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Construction4.6%
Retail Trade4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing3.2%
Public Administration2.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Common questions about McKinney, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

McKinney, Texas has a population of 202,314 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in McKinney, Texas is $120,273, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in McKinney, Texas is $439,500, with median monthly rent at $1,841 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.

The median age in McKinney, Texas is 36.7 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The population has grown 71.2% since 2010 (132,934 → 227,526).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.