City · Texas
Plano, Texas
Plano, city, mostly in Collin County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. Plano had 293,028 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 285,494 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 290,594 (±98). GEOID 4858016.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
293,028
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 285,494 · ACS 2020-2024: 290,594 ±98
Median household income
$112,253
±$3,281 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$465,900
±$4,919 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,841
±$24 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Plano and what county is it in?
Plano is a city mostly in Collin County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. It covers 71.7 square miles of land, 3,982 residents per square mile in 2020.
Plano is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collin County | 279,960 | 98.1% |
| Denton County | 5,534 | 1.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Plano, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 293,028 people lived in Plano on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 285,494 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 290,594 (±98).
| Measure | Plano | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 290,594 ±98 | 1,163,337 | +3,530 |
| Households | 112,438 ±1,195 | 416,646 | +6,584 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.03 | 2.77 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 117,686 ±1,245 | 437,396 | +5,431 |
Plano's population since 2000
From 222,030 in 2000 to 293,028 in 2025: up 32.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plano as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Plano?
The median resident of Plano is 39.6 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 23.6%. 29.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plano | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±0.6 | 37.3 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±0.5 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±0.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±0.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.7% ±0.9 pts | 16.1% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.6% ±1.0 pts | 49.6% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±0.7 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.6% ±0.9 pts | 18.7% | +2.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.3% ±1.0 pts | 23.3% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.0% ±1.2 pts | 31.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6% ±0.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±0.8 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±0.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.5% ±1.2 pts | 56.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.9% ±0.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±1.0 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Plano earn?
Half of Plano's 112,438 households earn less than $112,253 a year (±$3,281), against $121,600 in Collin County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $117,657 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,404 after inflation. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plano | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,253 ±$3,281 | $121,600 | −$5,404 |
| Mean household income | $151,865 ±$4,530 | $155,619 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,916 ±$1,789 | $57,056 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.2 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±0.6 pts | 96.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Plano?
Owners occupy 56.9% of Plano's occupied homes and renters 43.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $465,900 by its owner (±$4,919). The median renter pays $1,841 a month including utilities, and 32.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plano | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $465,900 ±$4,919 | $475,600 | +$71,955 |
| Median gross rent | $1,841 ±$24 | $1,859 | +$96 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.9% ±1.8 pts | 37.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,723 ±$52 | $2,843 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.9% ±1.0 pts | 64.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.1% ±1.0 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 117,686 ±1,245 | 437,396 | +5,431 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.8% ±1.0 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.0% ±0.8 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Plano building?
Builders took permits for 313 new housing units in Plano in 2025 (138 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plano work and get to work?
61.5% of Plano's workers drive alone and 27.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Plano | Collin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2% ±0.8 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.5% ±1.2 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.5% ±1.0 pts | 27.5% | +18.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±0.5 | 28.2 min | −1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Plano?
72 census tracts lie mostly in Plano, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,458 (Tract 319.01) to $242,407 (Tract 316.68).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 316.39Collin County | 7,354 | $158,600 |
| Tract 316.36Collin County | 6,967 | $124,028 |
| Tract 320.13Collin County | 6,600 | $86,273 |
| Tract 320.10Collin County | 6,385 | $97,598 |
| Tract 320.03Collin County | 6,364 | $72,693 |
| Tract 316.21Collin County | 6,354 | $74,668 |
| Tract 316.41Collin County | 6,348 | $148,239 |
| Tract 316.22Collin County | 6,044 | $119,607 |
| Tract 316.66Collin County | 5,705 | $138,000 |
| Tract 316.13Collin County | 5,614 | $163,090 |
| Tract 316.31Collin County | 5,468 | $91,085 |
| Tract 316.74Collin County | 5,329 | $123,449 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Plano) · Census block assignment files
How does Plano compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plano is the 74th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Plano ranks 142nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 436th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 979 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 978 |
| Median home value | 94th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 623rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th | 877 |
| Median age | 314th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 822nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 57th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 506th | 976 |
Plano's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Plano with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Plano?
1 of the 57 figures for Plano on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Plano are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Plano.