Plano, Texas

According to 800 Zip Codes, Plano, Texas is located in Collin County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It lies just north of Dallas, and south of Frisco and Allen. Plano has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit while the winter temperatures average around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

The city was founded in 1846 by William Foreman who named it Foreman’s Switch. In 1872, the name was changed to Plano after the Spanish word for “flat” due to its relatively flat terrain compared to other parts of Collin County. Since then, Plano has grown into a thriving city with a population estimated at over 287,000 people as of 2019.

Politically, Plano is part of Texas’ 24th congressional district which is currently represented by Republican Van Taylor in the United States House of Representatives. In addition, all seven members of the City Council are elected at-large from within Plano’s city limits.

The economy of Plano is heavily reliant on technology companies such as Frito-Lay, Pizza Hut, JCPenney Corporate Headquarters and Toyota Motor North America which are all based here. Additionally, there are many smaller businesses that make up a significant portion of the local economy such as restaurants and retail stores that employ many residents within the city limits.

Plano’s school district consists of 56 elementary schools, 19 middle schools and 12 high schools which serve nearly 60 thousand students annually making it one of the largest school districts in Texas. The district also includes several private institutions such as Strayer University and Collin College which offer higher education options for those looking to further their education beyond high school graduation.

As far as landmarks go, there are several notable places within Plano including The Shops at Legacy which offers an array of dining options from casual eateries to upscale restaurants; Arbor Hills Nature Preserve where visitors can explore miles of trails; The Interurban Railway Museum that celebrates Plano’s history as an electric railway stop; and finally Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve which features a wide range of activities from fishing to disc golfing for visitors to enjoy year round.

Population: 222,030. Estimated population in July 2020: 250,096 (+12.6% change)
Males: 110,619 (49.8%), Females: 111,411 (50.2%)

Collin County

Zip codes: 75023, 75024, 75025, 75074, 75075, 75093, 75094.

Median resident age: 34.1 years
Median household income: $78,722
Median house value: $162,300

Races in Plano:

Ancestries: German (16.3%), English (12.0%), Irish (10.8%), United States (6.8%), Italian (4.1%), French (3.0%).

Elevation: 674 feet

Land area: 71.6 square miles

Population

Plano, Texas is a city located in Collin County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As of 2020, Plano had an estimated population of 286,143 people. The city has experienced a population growth of 8.3% since the 2010 census. The racial makeup of Plano is 73.2% White, 12.2% African American, 6.5% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 1.4% Pacific Islander, and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos make up 18.7% of the population in Plano as well as 9.9% from other races and 2.7% of individuals who identify as being from some other race alone or two or more races combined; this accounts for nearly one-third of the total population in Plano according to the latest U.S Census data (2020).

The median age in Plano is 37 years old with 25 percent of its population under 18 years old and 11 percent over 65 years old; this makes it a relatively young city when compared to many other cities in Texas and throughout the United States as a whole which have much older populations due to their lengthy histories of settlement and development over time. The gender ratio stands at 50:50 with women slightly outnumbering men at 51%. In terms of educational attainment, nearly 76 percent have obtained a high school degree while almost 44 percent have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher; these are both significantly higher than the national averages for these metrics when compared directly to other cities across America (U S Census 2020).

For population 25 years and over in Plano

• High school or higher: 93.9%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 53.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 17.6%
• Unemployed: 3.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Plano city

• Never married: 21.1%
• Now married: 66.5%
• Separated: 1.3%
• Widowed: 2.7%
• Divorced: 8.4%

17.1% Foreign born (8.4% Asia, 5.2% Latin America, 2.1% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +92,253 (+71.1%).

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