Collin County, TX

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2021 Population

1.04M

3.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.541% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.48%

3.59% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$104,327

3.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$355,100

5.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

541,459

3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Collin County, TX had a population of 1.04M people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $104,327. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Collin County, TX grew from 1.01M to 1.04M, a 3.36% increase and its median household income grew from $100,541 to $104,327, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Collin County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.98%), White (Hispanic) (8.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.87%).

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.

88.4% of the residents in Collin County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Collin County, TX are Collin County Community College District (5,703 degrees awarded in 2021), Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano (113 degrees), and Allgood Beauty Institute (9 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Collin County, TX was $355,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Collin County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Collin County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Collin County, TX borders Dallas County, TX, Denton County, TX, Fannin County, TX, Grayson County, TX, Hunt County, TX, and Rockwall County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Collin County, TX is home to a population of 1.04M people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.8% of Collin County, TX residents were born outside of the country (227k people).

In 2021, there were 3.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (562k people) in Collin County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 104k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.4%

2021 Citizenship

88.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.4% of Collin County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Collin County, TX was 88.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Collin County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Collin County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
562k ± 1.64k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
169k ± 1.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 1.85k

15.6%

Hispanic Population

162k people

15.6% of the people in Collin County, TX are hispanic (162k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Collin County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

21.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

227k people

21.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

215k people

As of 2021, 21.8% of Collin County, TX residents (227k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Collin County, TX was 21.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Collin County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12,054 ± 1,008
Gulf War (2001-)
10,807 ± 1,102
Gulf War (1990s)
8,115 ± 833

Collin County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Collin County, TX employs 541k people. The largest industries in Collin County, TX are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (77,133 people), Retail Trade (57,349 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (56,216 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($106,061), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($105,822), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,843).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

541k

2021 Value

± 6,834

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collin County, TX grew at a rate of 3%, from 526k employees to 541k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Collin County, TX, are Management Occupations (83,021 people), Sales & Related Occupations (60,835 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,828 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Collin County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

541k

2021 Value

± 6,834

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collin County, TX grew at a rate of 3%, from 526k employees to 541k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Collin County, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (77,133 people), Retail Trade (57,349 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (56,216 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,363

Median earning men ± $1,487

$46,769

Median earning women ± $1,483

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($107,436), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,291), and Manufacturing ($102,671).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,782), Information ($73,333), and Manufacturing ($71,810).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

14,306
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,888
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
6,381
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$11.4M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$9M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$8.37M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Collin County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Collin County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Collin County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

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 Texas

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Collin County, TX awarded 5,825 degrees. The student population of Collin County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,768 male students and 19,076 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Collin County, TX are White (2,799 and 49%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,207 and 21.1%), Asian (666 and 11.7%), and Black or African American (627 and 11%).

The largest universities in Collin County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Collin County Community College District (5,703 and 97.9%), Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano (113 and 1.94%), and Allgood Beauty Institute (9 and 0.155%).

The most popular majors in Collin County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,979 and 34%), General Studies (1,244 and 21.4%), and General Business (278 and 4.77%).

The median tuition cost in Collin County, TX for a public four year colleges is $3,030 for in-state students and $5,040 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 33,844 students enrolled in Collin County, TX, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,103 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,244 degree-majors awarded
General Business
278 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,979 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Collin County, TX was General Studies with 1,244 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Collin County Community College District
5,703 degrees awarded
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano
113 degrees awarded
Allgood Beauty Institute
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Collin County Community College District with 5,703 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,516 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Collin County, TX, which is 0.76 times less than the 3,309 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,799 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,207 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($64) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Collin County, TX was $355,100 in 2021, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $337,200 to $355,100, a 5.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Collin County, TX is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Collin County, TX have an average commute time of 28.7 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.

Median household income in Collin County, TX is $104,327. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Collin County, TX was Census Tract 317.06 with a value of $241,555, followed by Census Tract 303.02 and Census Tract 316.46, with respective values of $211,667 and $203,568.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.529%.

Housing

Property

$355,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,556

$238,306

Median Property Taxes

±$3,431

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Collin County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.6% of the housing units in Collin County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 317.06
Census Tract 303.02
Census Tract 316.46

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Collin County, TX was Census Tract 317.06 with a value of $241,555, followed by Census Tract 303.02 and Census Tract 316.46, with respective values of $211,667 and $203,568.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Collin County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,327

Median Household Income

± $1,565

369k

Number of Households

± 5,444

In 2021, the median household income of the 369k households in Collin County, TX grew to $104,327 from the previous year's value of $100,541.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Collin County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (17.7%)
Carpooled (6.59%)

In 2021, 72.2% of workers in Collin County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.59%).

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.

Commute Time

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Collin County, TX have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Collin County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Collin County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.529%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Collin County, TX (67k out of 1.03M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 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 Asian.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 6.7% of the children was living in poverty in Collin County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Collin County, TX has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 5.04% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.871% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Collin County, TX see 991 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.507% increase from the previous year (986 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1471 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 727 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

991 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Collin County, TX

Primary care physicians in Collin County, TX see an average of 991 patients per year. This represents a 0.507% increase from the previous year (986 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Collin County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

64.5%

Employer Coverage

5.04%

Medicaid

8.07%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.871%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Collin County, TX grew by 0.594% from 10.5% to 10.6%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.9 in Collin County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Collin County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 30.2% in Collin County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Collin County, TX.

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