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Collin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Collin County, Texas has a population of 1,163,337, the 6th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $121,600 and the median home value is $475,600. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Collin County Quick Facts

Population 1,163,337
Median Household Income $121,600
Median Home Value $475,600
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 37.3 years
Homeownership Rate 64.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 56.2%
High School Graduation 94.6%
Cities/Places 28
Population 1,163,337 6th of 254
Median Income $121,600 55% higher than state
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Unemployment 4.2%

How Collin County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,116,6011,163,337+4.2%
Median household income$117,588$121,600+3.4%
Median home value$447,600$475,600+6.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.3%
$25K-$50K 10.2%
$50K-$100K 23.7%
$100K+ 58.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.1%
$10K-$15K
1.2%
$15K-$20K
1.4%
$20K-$25K
1.6%
$25K-$30K
1.8%
$30K-$35K
1.8%
$35K-$40K
2.1%
$40K-$45K
2.4%
$45K-$50K
2.1%
$50K-$60K
4.4%
$60K-$75K
7.6%
$75K-$100K
11.7%
$100K-$125K
10.2%
$125K-$150K
9.1%
$150K-$200K
14.1%
$200K+
25.5%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
70.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,859/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

68out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Collin County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Plano290,594$112,2536.8%$465,900
Frisco219,304$150,2123.5%$642,100
McKinney210,600$124,2155.7%$471,800
Allen110,265$130,9016.1%$464,100
Prosper37,869$195,2815.5%$823,700
Celina34,268$170,8944.7%$509,600
Princeton25,229$105,2004.1%$331,000
Anna24,330$105,5937.8%$351,700
Murphy21,188$175,6993.0%$555,500
Melissa20,136$138,7631.9%$454,000
Royse City20,037$116,6607.3%$322,500
Fairview10,783$109,34714.8%$597,300
Lucas8,351$221,3641.3%$941,900
Lavon6,498$131,3031.6%$394,300
Parker5,999$229,0805.4%$859,600
Van Alstyne5,952$102,4697.0%$342,700
Josephine5,842$91,0005.8%$320,200
Farmersville4,018$81,0369.1%$289,400
Lowry Crossing1,433$116,8756.0%$396,900
Seis Lagos1,391$248,8541.1%$753,600
Nevada1,319$119,7504.9%$393,800
Blue Ridge1,104$77,33320.6%$214,500
St. Paul879$127,50013.4%$494,300
Westminster738N/A1.2%$486,400
New Hope680$64,3068.8%$422,800
Trenton653$53,92916.2%$164,000
Weston284$143,7502.8%$505,700
Hebron253$218,4241.6%$478,600

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Population Overview

Collin County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,163,337. It is the 6th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Collin County is 37.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Collin County is $121,600. This is 55% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 51% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $475,600. Housing costs are 68% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Collin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.6% of the population. Asian residents account for 18.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (18.7% vs 5.5%).

Education

56.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Collin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%. Notably, 22.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Collin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Collin County, Texas?

Collin County has a population of 1,163,337, making it the 6th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Collin County?

The median household income in Collin County is $121,600 with a poverty rate of 6.2%.

How many cities are in Collin County, Texas?

Collin County contains 28 Census-designated places.