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Encyclopedia > Collin County, Texas
Collin County, Texas
Map
Map of Texas highlighting Collin County
Location in the state of Texas
Map of the USA highlighting Texas
Texas's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1846
Seat McKinney
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

2,294 km² (886 mi²)
2,195 km² (848 mi²)
99 km² (38 mi²), 4.32%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

491,675
300/km² 
Website: www.co.collin.tx.us

Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 491,675; in 2006 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that its population had reached 698,851. Its seat is McKinney6. The county and its seat are both named in honor of Collin McKinney, one of the five men who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the oldest of the 59 men who signed it. Image File history File links Map_of_Texas_highlighting_Collin_County. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_TX.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Texas ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas (USA), the county seat and second in population to Plano. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas (USA), the county seat and second in population to Plano. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Collin McKinney (April 17, 1766 – September 9, 1861) was a land surveyor, merchant, politician, and lay preacher. ... The Texas Declaration of Independence was the formal declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico in the Texas Revolution. ...


Collin County is part of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. A small portion of the city of Dallas is located in the county. Other important cities in the county include Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, and Wylie. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex encompasses the metropolitan divisions of Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington, within the U.S. state of Texas. ... Nickname: Motto: Live Large. ... Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Steve Terrell Area  - City 68. ... Location within the state of Texas County Collin County  - Mayor Mike Simpson Area    - City 181. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Pat Evans Area  - City 185. ... Nickname: Location within Dallas County and the state of Texas County Dallas County Collin County Government  - City Manager Bill Keffler Area  - City 74. ... Wylie is a city in Collin County. ...

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,294 km² (886 mi²). 2,195 km² (848 mi²) of it is land and 99 km² (38 mi²) of it (4.32%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Major Highways

Image File history File links US_75. ... U.S. Highway 75 is a north-south United States highway. ... Image File history File links US_380. ... United States Highway 380 is an east-west United States highway. ... Image File history File links Texas_78. ... Texas State Highway 78 or Texas 78 or SH 78 is a state highway that follows surface roads in a predominantly southwest-to-northeast direction in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before traveling 90 miles north-northeast all the way to the border with Oklahoma. ... Image File history File links Texas_121. ... It has been suggested that State Highway 121 Toll (Collin County, Texas) be merged into this article or section. ...

Adjacent counties

Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Fannin County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Hunt County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Rockwall County, a county located in the state of Texas, is Texas smallest county in area. ... Dallas County is a county located in the state of Texas within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area (colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex). ... The (old) Denton County Courthouse, resting place of the countys namesake. ...

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1900 50,087
1910 49,021 -2.1%
1920 49,609 1.2%
1930 46,180 -6.9%
1940 47,190 2.2%
1950 41,692 -11.7%
1960 41,247 -1.1%
1970 66,920 62.2%
1980 144,576 116.0%
1990 264,036 82.6%
2000 491,675 86.2%
Est. 2006 698,851 42.1%

As of the census² of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 224/km² (580/mi²). There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 89/km² (230/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.39% White, 4.79% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 6.92% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.26% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. 10.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1900 US Census The Twelfth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 76,212,168, an increase of 21. ... The Thirteenth United States Census was taken in 1910. ... The Fourteenth United States Census was taken in 1920. ... The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 181,970 households out of which 40.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.18. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 37.90% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 5.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.80 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $70,835, and the median income for a family was $81,856. Males had a median income of $57,392 versus $36,604 for females. The per capita income for the county was $33,345. About 3.30% of families and 4.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.10% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over. Based on per capita income, Collin County is the richest county in Texas, and one of the wealthiest in the United States. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities and towns

City extends into an adjacent county. Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Steve Terrell Area  - City 68. ... Anna is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. ... Blue Ridge is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Location in the state of Texas Country United States State Texas Counties Dallas, Denton, Collin Government  - Mayor Becky Miller Area  - City  36. ... Celina (pronounced suh-LYE-nuh) is a town in Collin County, Texas, United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Live Large. ... Fairview is a town located in Collin County, Texas, United States. ... Farmersville is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Location within the state of Texas County Collin County  - Mayor Mike Simpson Area    - City 181. ... Garland is a suburb of Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 215,768. ... Josephine is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. ... Lavon is a town located in Collin County, Texas. ... Lowry Crossing is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Lucas is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas (USA), the county seat and second in population to Plano. ... Melissa is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nevada is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... New Hope is a town located in Collin County, Texas. ... Parker is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Pat Evans Area  - City 185. ... Princeton is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Prosper is a town located in Collin County, Texas. ... Nickname: Location within Dallas County and the state of Texas County Dallas County Collin County Government  - City Manager Bill Keffler Area  - City 74. ... Location of Royse City, Texas Royse City is a city in Rockwall County, Texas, United States. ... Sachse is a city in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. ... St. ... Westminster is a census-designated place (CDP) located in northeastern Collin County, Texas. ... Weston is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... Wylie is a city in Collin County. ...


Lakes

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Parks

Collin County Parks and Open Spaces There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ... There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ...

  • Bratonia Park
  • Myers Park
  • Parkhill Prairie
  • Sister Grove Park
  • Trinity Trail

There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ... There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ... There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ... There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ... There are five county parks in Collin County, Texas. ...

External links

Coordinates: 33°11′N 96°35′W / 33.18, -96.58 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Collin County, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (512 words)
Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas.
Collin County, and its county seat of McKinney, are named after Collin McKinney, one of the five men who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the oldest of the 59 men who signed it.
The median income for a household in the county was $70,835, and the median income for a family was $81,856.
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