Collin County, Texas
Collin County: county in Texas, United States
About
Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 782,341 and a population density of 341 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,072,069 inhabitants. Its county seat is McKinney. The county was created 180 years ago in 1846.
Collin County is located in the U.S. state of Texas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The county was named after Collin McKinney, one of the five men who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Collin County was established in 1846 and separated from the Fannin County. It originally included land that is now part of Hunt County and Grayson County. The county seat is McKinney.
Key Facts About Collin County Today
Population: As of 2021, the population of Collin County was 1,034,730, making it one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
Major Cities: Some of the major cities and towns in Collin County include McKinney, Plano, Allen, Frisco, and Wylie. Many of these cities have experienced rapid growth in recent decades.
Economy: Collin County has a strong and diverse economy. Many major companies are headquartered here, including Toyota, Liberty Mutual, HP Enterprise, and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The county is also home to many technology companies.
Things to See and Do in Collin County
Some of the top attractions and activities in Collin County include:
- The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - Discover nature and see live animals at this museum in McKinney.
- Southfork Ranch - Tour the famous ranch that was featured in the TV show Dallas.
- Frisco Railroad Museum - Ride miniature trains and learn about railroad history.
- Legacy West - Shop, dine, and enjoy entertainment at this huge mixed-use development in Plano.
- Collin Creek Mall - Experience premier shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, foodie, or shopper, Collin County offers something for visitors of all interests. With its rapid growth and business-friendly environment, it's a county to watch in the great state of Texas!
County Snapshot
Collin County at a glance
Collin County currently has 22 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
22
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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PlanoPopulation 291,296
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Collin County
| Population | 1,072,069 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2294 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1879,-96.5724 |
| Named for | Collin McKinney |
| Altitude | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Capital | McKinney |
| Establishment | April 03, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:50:23 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 467 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 27.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Collin County is located at 33°11'16"N 96°34'21"W (33.1879100, -96.5723700). It has 5 neighbors: Dallas County, Denton County, Grayson County, Hunt County and Rockwall County.
Collin County map
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The largest city of Collin County is Plano with a population of 291,296. Other cities include, Frisco population 209,980, McKinney population 208,272, Allen population 109,379 and Wylie population 54,467. See all Collin County cities & populated places.
Collin County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 291,296 | The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Frisco | 209,980 | A city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas. |
| McKinney | 208,272 | The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Allen | 109,379 | The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Wylie | 54,467 | A city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Prosper | 26,957 | Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas |
| Murphy | 20,844 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Celina | 20,114 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Anna | 16,945 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Princeton | 15,699 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Melissa | 13,793 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lucas | 8,819 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Parker | 4,352 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lavon | 3,993 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America |
| Farmersville | 3,711 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Josephine | 2,545 | City in Collin County, Texas |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Collin County
Official Website- Weston
- Princeton
- Parker
- Nevada
- Murphy
- Melissa
- Lucas
- Lowry Crossing
- Lavon
- Farmersville
- Blue Ridge
- Anna
- Allen
- McKinney
Demographics
The population of Collin County increased by 27.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 782,341 | - | census |
| 2011 | 812,540 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 835,230 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 856,398 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 884,688 | 3.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 915,243 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 943,742 | 3.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 971,864 | 2.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,004,307 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,034,730 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,072,069 | 3.48% | estimation process |
People born in Collin County (6)
People born in Collin County, including actress Haley Ramm, politician Ray Roberts, gunslinger King Fisher, .
More notable people
- Josh Blaylock (actor born 1990) he was born in 29/03/1990
- James R. Gough (American politician) he was born in 31/12/1860
- H. Louis Nichols (American lawyer) he was born in 07/11/1916
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
| El Paso | 681,534 | The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. |