Plano, Texas
Plano: The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
About
Plano is a city located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 259,841 and a population density of 1,393 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 291,296 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Plano was established in 1873 as a railroad town along the Houston and Central Texas Railway line. It was incorporated as a city in 1881.
The city really began to expand in the late 1960s when developers created the Legacy master-planned community there. This sparked major suburban growth in Plano over the next few decades.
Demographics and Economy
Today Plano is one of the largest suburbs of Dallas with a population over 290,000. It has become a major corporate hub, especially for high-tech companies.
Some key facts about Plano:
- Largest employers include JPMorgan Chase, Toyota Motors, Frito-Lay and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
- High median household income of over $90,000
- Over 70 percent of residents have at least a bachelor's degree
- Very diverse population with large Asian and Hispanic communities
Plano has one of the strongest economies in the state and low unemployment rates. The city invests heavily in infrastructure, public safety and education.
Things to Do
Some top attractions in Plano include:
- The Shops at Legacy, an upscale outdoor shopping and dining destination
- The Cinemark Legacy and IMAX theater complex
- The Arbor Hills Nature Preserve spanning over 200 acres
- The Southfork Ranch where the TV show "Dallas" was filmed
- Downtown Plano with shops, restaurants and performing arts venues
Plano offers a high quality of life with vibrant business activity and plenty of attractions and amenities. It combines suburban living with big city opportunities.
Quick Facts about Plano
| Population | 291,296 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Collin County |
| Twitter username | cityofplanotx |
| Postal code | 75023–75094 |
| Area | 186.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.0198,-96.6989 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:46:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,562 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Plano is located at 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W (33.0198400, -96.6988900). It has 5 neighbors: Allen, Dallas, Frisco, Murphy and Richardson.
Plano map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Plano increased by 10.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 259,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 267,035 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 272,329 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 274,708 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 278,226 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 283,887 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 287,269 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 287,715 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 288,747 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 287,677 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 291,296 | 1.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,952 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,385 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,942 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,374 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.4% |
| White only, percent : | 92.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 612 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $36,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $802 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $591 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,497 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,653 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,560 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 62,950 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,604 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $28,737 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,012 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 282 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 119 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 326 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,841.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.83 |
Where to Stay in Plano
1Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Plano
4712 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, United States View details
Phone: +19725190303 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Plano
1Plano Municipal Center
1520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074 View details
Phone: +19729417000 | Website available
2City of Plano
4125 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093 View details
Phone: +19725965957 | Website available
3The City of Plano
1520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074 View details
Phone: +19729417000 | Website available
People born in Plano (83)
People born in Plano, including actor, singer and dancer Kevin McHale, actor Kenton Duty, ice hockey player Stefan Noesen, .
More notable people
- Anson Funderburgh (American blues guitarist and bandleader) he was born in 14/11/1954
- C.H. Greenblatt (American animator) he was born in 17/06/1972
- John Benjamin Hickey (American actor) he was born in 25/06/1963
- Kyle Wilson (American basketball player) he was born in 13/11/1983
- Nick Garcia (American soccer player) he was born in 09/04/1979
- Adam Miller (American baseball player) he was born in 26/11/1984
- Anthony Smith (American basketball player) he was born in 04/10/1986
- Casey James (American singer) he was born in 31/05/1982
- Connor Fields (American bicycle motocross racer) he was born in 14/09/1992
- Jordan Pugh (Player of American football) he was born in 29/01/1988
- Jordan Tata (American baseball player) he was born in 20/09/1981
- Angela Bensend (American volleyball player) she was born in 23/07/1989
- Stefan Merrill Block (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1982
- Taylor Thompson (American football player) he was born in 19/10/1989
- Cara Santa Maria (journalist, science communicator, television personality, author, and podcaster) she was born in 19/10/1983
- Caesar Cervin (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 29/01/1953
- Carl Bussey (American soccer player) he was born in 11/10/1978
- Corben Bone (American soccer player) he was born in 16/09/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plano, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228787 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson (TX) | 75080-3021 |
| 492607 | Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | Richardson (TX) | 75080-2208 |
| 437732 | Dallas Nursing Institute | Richardson (TX) | 75080 |
| 436775 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano | Plano (TX) | 75093 |
| 482334 | National American University-Richardson | Richardson (TX) | 75080-5400 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plano, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Plano.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Plan Post Office | Plano (TX) | 75074 |
| Main Office Plan Post Office | Plano (TX) | 75074 |
| Plan Post Office | Plano (TX) | 75074 |
| Wildca Post Office | Plano (TX) | 75023 |
| Post Office | Plano (TX) | 75075 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Plano, Illinois city in Kendall County, Illinois, United States with a population of 11,879 people.
- Plano, South Dakota township in Hanson County, South Dakota with a population of 107 people.
- Plano, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 67 people.
Other cities in Collin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lowry Crossing | 1,743 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Plano distances to largest Texas cities