Plano is a city located in Collin County Texas. Plano has a 2024 population of 291,450. Plano is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 286,408 in 2020.
The average household income in Plano is $145,448 with a poverty rate of 6.94%. The median age in Plano is 38.9 years: 38.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
The city has a population of {pop} and is the ninth largest city in the state by population. The city of Plano is most known for being home to the headquarters of many international companies.
One of the most interesting things about Plano’s population is that it has one of the largest concentrations of Chinese Americans, who make up 17% of the foreign-born population. Twenty-two percent of the foreign population originally came from Mexico, while 9% were from India and 4% came from Vietnam.
Capital One Finance is the largest employer in the city. DXC Technology, Bank of America Home Loans, Ericsson, and Toyota round out the top five employers in Plano.
Plano has seen significant growth throughout its history, particularly between the censuses taken in 1960 and 1970. During this period, the population grew by over 383%. It rose again between 1970 and 1980. By the 1990s, the city had more than 100,000 residents. By the 2000 census, the number had risen to over 222,000. Most recently, the city has seen its population jump by over 10% during the 2010 census and 2016 estimates, showing that the city’s many opportunities are continuing to bring in new residents.
Plano was incorporated as a city in 1872 following the development of the Houston and Central Texas Railway. Before this, the area was settled by Europeans in the 1840s. After it was incorporated, the population grew to over 500 people in just two years. The city faced some challenges early in its history with a fire that destroyed it in 1881. It was rebuilt relatively quickly and became prosperous through the remainder of the 1880s.
The population exceeded 1,300 by 1900 and grew slowly over the first few decades. During the 1970s was when the city saw its population grow, like many other cities following World War II. The population in 1970 was almost 18,000. By the next census, it was 72,000. It was during the 1980s when the city flourished as it attracted corporate headquarters for companies including Frito-Lay. By the time the 1990s rolled around, the city had a population of over 100,000. In 2000, it had expanded to over 222,000.
Today, the city has been listed as one of the best cities in the country based on livability. It was also ranked as the Best Place to Live in the United States. Many corporate headquarters have located to Plano in recent years, including but not limited to Alliance Data, Cinemark Theaters, Dr. Pepper, Pizza Hut and Toyota.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plano was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 158,292 | 55.55% |
Asian | 64,625 | 22.68% |
Two or more races | 26,206 | 9.2% |
Black or African American | 25,697 | 9.02% |
Other race | 9,271 | 3.25% |
Native American | 716 | 0.25% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 107,448 | 2.64 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
Married | 60,712 | 3.17 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
Non Family | 31,882 | 1.32 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
Female | 10,640 | 3.3 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
Male | 4,214 | 3.41 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 5,688 | 2.88% |
Associates Degree | 13,121 | 6.63% |
Bachelors Degree | 68,986 | 34.88% |
Graduate Degree | 46,455 | 23.48% |
High School Graduate | 25,019 | 12.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 6,953 | 3.52% |
Some College | 31,586 | 15.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 105,129 | 102,377 | 61,619 |
Asian | 43,885 | 41,408 | 34,116 |
Hispanic | 25,666 | 19,248 | 8,216 |
Black | 17,753 | 16,891 | 8,526 |
2+ Races | 13,554 | 11,303 | 5,783 |
Other Race | 5,877 | 4,582 | 1,845 |
Native American | 458 | 435 | 138 |
Islander | 119 | 119 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $78,149 | $102,315 | $61,478 |
Graduate Degree | $102,887 | $120,384 | $72,588 |
High School Graduate | $40,156 | $42,908 | $33,374 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $30,913 | $34,595 | $23,933 |
Overall | $65,296 | $81,350 | $54,048 |
Some College | $46,921 | $52,478 | $43,384 |
$65,296
Average Earnings
$81,350
Average Male
$54,048
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.34% of Plano residents speak only English, while 36.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 138,848 | 7,576 | 5.46% |
Hispanic | 44,305 | 5,218 | 11.78% |
Asian | 64,553 | 3,945 | 6.11% |
Black | 25,608 | 2,417 | 9.44% |
Multiple | 26,140 | 1,389 | 5.31% |
Other | 9,194 | 1,094 | 11.9% |
Native | 716 | 14 | 1.96% |
6.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
7.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plano is Other, with 11.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plano is Native, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 17.64% |
High School | 8.78% |
Some College | 5.75% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 19.59% |
Female Unemployed | 15.41% |
Female Employed | 3.51% |
Male Employed | 3.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $126,993 | $168,133 |
Households | $105,679 | $145,448 |
Married Families | $143,730 | $187,081 |
Non Families | $65,739 | $85,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10,355
Number of Veterans
9,466
Male Veterans
889
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 3,724 |
First Gulf War | 2,600 |
Second Gulf War | 2,336 |
Korea | 505 |
World War II | 179 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
65 to 74 | 2,673 |
35 to 54 | 2,598 |
75+ | 2,472 |
55 to 64 | 1,694 |
18 to 34 | 918 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 7,850 | 6.03% |
Black | 1,338 | 6.7% |
Hispanic | 520 | 1.65% |
Asian | 446 | 0.93% |
2+ Races | 425 | 2.45% |
Other Race | 245 | 3.64% |
Islander | 34 | 28.57% |
Native American | 17 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.3%
Born in Plano
71.5%
Native Born
28.5%
Foreign Born
15.76%
Non Citizen
12.73%
Naturalized
71.5% of Plano residents were born in the United States, with 38.3% having been born in Texas. 15.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 297,754 | 1,261 | 0.43% |
2028 | 296,493 | 1,261 | 0.43% |
2027 | 295,232 | 1,260 | 0.43% |
2026 | 293,972 | 1,261 | 0.43% |
2025 | 292,711 | 1,261 | 0.43% |
2024 | 291,450 | 1,260 | 0.43% |
2023 | 290,190 | 440 | 0.15% |
2022 | 289,750 | 958 | 0.33% |
2021 | 288,792 | 2,384 | 0.83% |
2020 | 286,408 | -1,395 | -0.48% |
2019 | 287,803 | -1,607 | -0.56% |
2018 | 289,410 | 1,255 | 0.44% |
2017 | 288,155 | 534 | 0.19% |
2016 | 287,621 | 3,619 | 1.27% |
2015 | 284,002 | 5,678 | 2.04% |
2014 | 278,324 | 3,543 | 1.29% |
2013 | 274,781 | 2,399 | 0.88% |
2012 | 272,382 | 5,317 | 1.99% |
2011 | 267,065 | 5,825 | 2.23% |
2010 | 261,240 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 222,030 | 93,317 | 72.5% |
1990 | 128,713 | 56,382 | 77.95% |
1980 | 72,331 | 54,459 | 304.72% |
1970 | 17,872 | 14,177 | 383.68% |
1960 | 3,695 | 2,095 | 130.94% |
1940 | 1,600 | 800 | 100% |
1900 | 800 | -296,954 | -99.73% |