Collin County, TX

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    2024 Population
    1.16M
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.23%
    1.07% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $121,600
    3.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $475,600
    6.26% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    615,475
    4.61% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Collin County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    88.5% of the residents in Collin County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Collin County, TX are Collin County Community College District (6,996 degrees awarded in 2024), The Chicago School at Dallas (39 degrees), and Allgood Beauty Institute (7 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Collin County, TX was $475,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

    Most people in Collin County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Collin County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Collin County, TX is home to a population of 1.16M people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.2% of Collin County, TX residents were born outside of the country (270k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (577k people) in Collin County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 218k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 126k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    88.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 88.5% of Collin County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Collin County, TX was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Collin County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      577k ± 1.74k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      218k ± 1.76k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      126k ± 2.03k
    16.1%
    Hispanic Population
    187k people

    In 2024, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (577k people) in Collin County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 218k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 126k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.1% of the people in Collin County, TX are hispanic (187k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Collin County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    23.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    270k people
    22.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    250k people

    As of 2024, 23.2% of Collin County, TX residents (270k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Collin County, TX was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      13,279 ± 1,103
    2. Vietnam
      10,578 ± 928
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8,537 ± 739

    Collin County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.5% of the population of Collin County, TX has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 5.07% on Medicaid, 8.57% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.86% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Collin County, TX see 1,027 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,027 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 548 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,027 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Collin County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Collin County, TX see an average of 1,027 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,027 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.52%
    Uninsured
    64.3%
    Employer Coverage
    5.07%
    Medicaid
    8.57%
    Medicare
    11.7%
    Non-Group
    0.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Collin County, TX declined by 4.2% from 9.93% to 9.52%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Collin County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.55 in Collin County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.6% in Collin County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.6% in Collin County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Collin County, TX employs 615k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Collin County, TX were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (93,286 people), Finance & Insurance (67,258 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66,313 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,165), Information ($117,373), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,448).

    Employment

    Occupations

    615k
    2024 Value
    ± 7,614
    4.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.67%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Collin County, TX grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 588k employees to 615k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Collin County, TX, are Management Occupations (97,079 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (64,856 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (64,044 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Collin County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    615k
    2024 Value
    ± 7,614
    4.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.67%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Collin County, TX grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 588k employees to 615k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Collin County, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (93,286 people), Finance & Insurance (67,258 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66,313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Collin County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Collin County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $84,721
    Median earning men ± $1,719
    $55,695
    Median earning women ± $1,052

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($127,677), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,126), and Manufacturing ($115,158).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($98,393), Manufacturing ($81,729), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,367).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 4,281
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 2,406
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 1,473
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $8.12M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $6.66M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $3.97M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Collin County, TX awarded 7,046 degrees. The student population of Collin County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 18,058 male students and 22,892 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Collin County, TX are White (3,106 and 45.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,597 and 23.2%), Asian (846 and 12.3%), and Black or African American (794 and 11.5%).

    The largest universities in Collin County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Collin County Community College District (6,996 and 99.3%), The Chicago School at Dallas (39 and 0.554%), and Allgood Beauty Institute (7 and 0.0993%).

    The most popular majors in Collin County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,707 and 24.2%), General Studies (1,075 and 15.3%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (1,006 and 14.3%).

    The median tuition costs are $19,512 for private four year colleges, and $3,750 and $6,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 40,950 students enrolled in Collin County, TX, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,221 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      1,707 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      1,075 degrees awarded
    3. Computer & Information Systems Security
      275 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Collin County, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,707 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Collin County, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Collin County Community College District
      6,996 degrees awarded
    2. The Chicago School at Dallas
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Allgood Beauty Institute
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Collin County Community College District with 6,996 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 3,746 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Collin County, TX, which is 1.14 times more than the 3,300 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,106 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,597 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,512) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,268) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,190) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Collin County, TX was $475,600 in 2024, which is 1.43 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $447,600 to $475,600, a 6.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Collin County, TX is 64.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Collin County, TX have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Collin County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.11%.

    Housing

    Property

    $475,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,261
    $268,813
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,703

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Collin County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    64.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.5% of the housing units in Collin County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Collin County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $121,600
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,883
    417k
    Number of Households
    ± 5,979

    In 2024, the median household income of the 417k households in Collin County, TX grew to $121,600 from the previous year's value of $117,588.

    The following chart displays the households in Collin County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Collin County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (62%)
    2. Worked At Home (27.5%)
    3. Carpooled (7.16%)

    In 2024, 62% of workers in Collin County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.16%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Collin County, TX have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Collin County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Collin County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Collin County, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.11%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Collin County, TX (72k out of 1.15M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Collin County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 6.6% of the children was living in poverty in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 157 in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 26.1% per 100,000 population.

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