McKinney, Texas
McKinney: The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. McKinney is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McKinney Performing Arts Center and the McKinney National Historic District.
About
McKinney is a city located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 131,117 and a population density of 795 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 208,272 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1847.
McKinney is a city located in Collin County, Texas, about 30 miles north of Dallas. With around 208,000 residents, it is one of the fastest growing cities in America.
History and Development
McKinney was founded in 1848 around a railroad junction. It grew significantly as a suburb starting in the 1970s due to job expansion in Dallas.
Key historical facts:
- Founded in 1848 by Collin McKinney
- Grew as an agricultural trading center in the late 1800s
- Designated county seat of Collin County in 1949
- Recent explosive population growth as a bedroom community
Economy and Major Industries
Major employers include:
- Raytheon defense contractor headquarters
- Independent Bank headquarters
- Medical Center of McKinney hospital
- McKinney Independent School District
Much economic activity comes from proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular attractions are:
- Historic Downtown McKinney with shops, dining, galleries
- McKinney Performing Arts Center
- Towne Lake recreation area for hiking and biking
- McKinney National Airport with vintage wartime planes
- Annual Oktoberfest celebration
McKinney provides charm, amenities, and a family-friendly vibe as a growing Dallas suburb.
Quick Facts about McKinney
| Population : | 208,272 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Collin County |
| Postal code : | 75070, 75071, 75069 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972, 469, 214 |
| Area : | 164.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Capital city : | McKinney is capital of Collin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:18:35 (19th June 2025) |
| Density : | 1,263 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 37.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McKinney is located at 33°11'51"N 96°36'55"W (33.1976200, -96.6152700).
McKinney map
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- Official Website
Official website of McKinney
Demographics
The population of McKinney increased by 37.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 131,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 137,928 | 4.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 143,510 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 149,207 | 3.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 157,143 | 5.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 163,612 | 3.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 173,577 | 5.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 182,104 | 4.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 191,748 | 5.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 199,177 | 3.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 208,272 | 4.37% | estimation process |
Other Places in McKinney
1 City of McKinney
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 ➦ Show Map
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2 Mckinney City Office
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069 ➦ Show Map
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3 McKinney City Hall
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 ➦ Show Map
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People born in McKinney (53)
People born in McKinney, including baseball player Daniel McCutchen, athletics competitor Guinn Smith, theologian Kenneth Erwin Hagin, .
List
- John A. Warden III (American air force colonel) he was born in 21/12/1943
- Dillon Anderson (American politician (1906-1974)) he was born in 14/07/1906
- Alex Puccio (American rock climber) she was born in 15/06/1989
- Chad Haga (cyclist) he was born in 26/08/1988
- Velvet Rose (American movie actress) she was born in 13/06/1980
- Conor Doyle (Irish-American soccer player) he was born in 13/10/1991
- Haystacks Calhoun (American professional wrestler (1934-1989)) he was born in 03/08/1934
- Anthony Lynn (American football player and coach) he was born in 21/12/1968
- Tommy Crutcher (American football player (1941-2002)) he was born in 10/08/1941
- Clem Daniels (Player of American football (1937-2019)) he was born in 09/07/1937
- Dudley Wysong (professional golfer) he was born in 15/05/1939
- Edwin Figueroa (American martial artist) he was born in 31/07/1984
- Elvis Duran (American radio personality) he was born in 05/08/1964
- Glenn Dobbs (American and Canadian football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1920-2002)) he was born in 12/07/1920
- Harold Mayo (American football coach)
- J. Michael Tatum (American voice actor) he was born in 25/05/1976
- Joe Allison (American songwriter, radio and television personality, record producer, and country music business executive) he was born in 03/10/1924
- Josh Duhon (American actor) he was born in 27/08/1982
Schools in McKinney
College & universities near McKinney, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247834 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney (TX) | 75069 |
| 490522 | Allgood Beauty Institute | Frisco (TX) | 75033-4112 |
| 436775 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano | Plano (TX) | 75093 |
| 228787 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson (TX) | 75080-3021 |
| 492607 | Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas | Richardson (TX) | 75080-2208 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near McKinney, TX
| 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 |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Post offices near McKinney
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mckinney Post Office | McKinney (TX) | 75070 |
| Linkside Park New Post Office | McKinney (TX) | 75071 |
| Melissa Post Office | Melissa (TX) | 75454 |
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (TX) | 75407 |
| Allen Post Office | Allen (TX) | 75013 |
Other cities in Collin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)
| 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 | Frisco is 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. |
| 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
McKinney distances to largest Texas cities
