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Reference Guide · Volume 2026

McKinney
at a glance.

A single-page portrait of a city in motion — population, homes, earnings, and the daily commute, set down for the 2026 season.

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Total Population237,130As of January 1, 2026
YoY Growth+5.8%From 224,043 (2025)
Median Age36.9Up from 36.5
Median HH Income$124k$124,215 exact

Population & People

Chapter I

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
School-age (5–17)
27.1%
Adults (18–64)
56.3%
Over 65
10.3%
With Disability5.2%
Median Age36.9↑ from 36.5

Race & Ethnicity

White56.5%
Asian14.5%
Black or African American12.3%
Two or More Races8.9%
American Indian0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pac. Isl.0.1%
17.2%Hispanic (any race)
Counted across racial groups; up from 17.0% in 2025.

Housing & Family

Chapter II

Households & Occupancy

Total Households74,100
Total Housing Units87,925↑ 20.6% YoY

Unit Mix

Single Family · 69.2%
Multi · 30.3%

Manufactured homes: 0.5%

Owner vs Renter

Owner · 63.8%
Renter · 36.2%

Family Types

  • Married with children33%
  • Married without children28%
  • Single with children7%
  • Non-family32%

Economics

Chapter III
Median Household Income$124,215↑ from $120,273
Median Family Income$144,800
Per Capita Income$53,008
Avg. Assessed Home Value$498,750
Median Home Value$471,800↑ 7.4% YoY
Median Monthly Owner Costs$2,690

Workforce

71.3%Labor Force
3.5%Unemployment
5.7%Poverty Rate

Daily Commute

Drove alone65.4%
Work from home24.5%
Carpooled7.0%

Average commute: 27.8 minutes

Education

High school or higher95.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher52.6%
Graduate degree18.4%
A note on the data

Figures blend city, state, and federal sources. Where ACS estimates lag, the City of McKinney's Planning Department provides the most current population figure.

What Changed from 2025

Year over year
  • ▲Population grew from 224,043 to 237,130 — a 5.8% increase year over year.
  • ▲Median age ticked up from 36.5 to 36.9.
  • ▲White share rose from 53.4% to 56.5%; Asian from 13.0% to 14.5%.
  • ▼Two or More Races dropped from 11.1% to 8.9%.
  • →Hispanic share essentially flat (17.0% → 17.2%).
  • ▲Total housing units jumped 20.6% (72,876 → 87,925) as new multifamily inventory came online.
  • ▲Median home value climbed 7.4% to $471,800.
  • ▲Median household income rose from $120,273 to $124,215.
  • ▼Owner-occupied share slipped from 67% to 63.8% as renter share grew.
  • ▲Unemployment rose modestly from 3.2% to 3.5%, in line with broader DFW labor market trends.
  • ▲Work-from-home share inched up to 24.5%.
  • →Education and labor force participation held essentially steady.

Sources

Bibliography

  • City of McKinney Planning Department

    2026 Annual Population Memo

    www.mckinneytexas.org/294/Demographics-Census-Reports

  • U.S. Census Bureau

    2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

    www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mckinneycitytexas

  • U.S. Census Bureau

    Population Estimates Program, May 2025

  • Texas Workforce Commission

    Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2025

  • Data USA

    McKinney TX Profile (2024 ACS)

    datausa.io/profile/geo/mckinney-tx

  • McKinney Economic Development Corporation

    Internal compilation, 2026