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Population Review

Plano, Texas Population 2026

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

The population of Plano, Texas is 287,339 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in the United States and the 9th-largest in Texas. The median household income is $108,649, the median home value is $440,600, and the median age is 39.3.

The population has grown 12.3% since 2010 (261,234 → 293,286).

287,339

Population

4008

People / sq mi

$108,649

Median Income

$440,600

Median Home Value

Plano covers 71.7 sq mi of land at 4008 people per square mile.

About Plano, TX

Plano is a city in Texas with a population of 287,339. It ranks #9 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Plano is $108,649, above the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $440,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,792. The homeownership rate of 56.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Plano reflects 59.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.

Plano city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Plano city had a population of 261,234 in 2010 and 293,286 in 2024, a 12.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 293,413 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.

2023 · 293K20102024

293,286

Population (2024)

261,234

Population (2010)

293,413

Peak (2023)

0.83%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010261,234
2011267,035
2012272,329
2013274,708
2014278,226
2015283,887
2016287,269
2017287,715
2018288,747
2019287,677
2020286,422
2021288,876
2022291,079
2023293,413
2024293,286

Race & Ethnicity

White53.2%
Black or African American9.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$108,649

Median Household Income

$57,753

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$440,600

Median Home Value

$1,792

Median Rent

56.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.0%

High School+

59.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

63.6%

Public Transit

25.3%

Work From Home

25.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

31.4%

Foreign Born

62.5%

Non-English at Home

4.6%

Veterans

8.1%

With Disability

88.6%

Health Insurance

99.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate22.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.0%
Information13.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Manufacturing7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Construction4.4%
Retail Trade3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%
Public Administration2.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Common questions about Plano, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Plano, Texas has a population of 287,339 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in the United States and the 9th-largest in Texas.

The median household income in Plano, Texas is $108,649, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Plano, Texas is $440,600, with median monthly rent at $1,792 and a homeownership rate of 56.6%.

The median age in Plano, Texas is 39.3 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 12.3% since 2010 (261,234 → 293,286).

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

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