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Encyclopedia > McKinney, Texas
McKinney, Texas
Location within the state of Texas
Coordinates: 33°11′50″N 96°38′23″W / 33.19722, -96.63972
Country United States
State Texas
County Collin
Incorporated 1848
Government
 - Mayor Bill Whitfield
Area
 - City  58.5 sq mi (151.5 km²)
 - Land  58.0 sq mi (150.2 km²)
 - Water  0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population (2006)
 - City 102,853
 - Density 937/sq mi (361.8/km²)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.mckinneytexas.org/

McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas (USA), the county seat and second in population to Plano. As of the 2006 census, the city had a population of 102,853.[1] The US Census Bureau listed McKinney as the nation's fastest growing city from 2000 to 2003 among cities with more than 50,000 people. This growth is due to McKinney being located at the northeastern edge of the rapid suburban development north of Dallas. Both the city and county were named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and a congressman for the Red River district of the Republic of Texas. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-McKinney. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston 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. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston 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. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... 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. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Collin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston 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. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Pat Evans Area  - City 185. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Live Large. ... 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. ... Capital Washington-on-the-Brazos, Harrisburg, Galveston, Velasco, Columbia (1836) Houston (1837–1839) Austin (1839–1845) Language(s) English (de facto) Spanish, French, German and Native American languages regionally Government Republic President1  - 1836-1838 Sam Houston  - 1838-1841 Mirabeau B. Lamar  - 1841-1844 Sam Houston  - 1844-1845 Anson Jones Vice...


McKinney is home to the Dallas Revolution, an Independent Women's Football League team and is the home of the Central Park Campus of the Collin County Community College District, the first CCCCD campus to open. The Independent Womens Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001. ... The Collin County Community College District is a network of community college campuses located in Collin County, Texas, which is north of Dallas. ...

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Geography

McKinney is located at 33°11′50″N, 96°38′23″W (33.197210, -96.639751)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 151.5 km² (58.5 mi²). 150.3 km² (58.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (0.82%) 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. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2006, there were 102,853 people, 28,186 households, and 23,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 361.7/km² (937.0/mi²). There were 29,462 housing units at an average density of 129.5/km² (335.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.40% White, 7.20% African American, 0.54% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 10.23% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.16% of the population. 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 United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 28,186 households out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.29. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $63,366, and the median income for a family was $72,133. Males had a median income of $50,663 versus $32,074 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,185. About 4.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...


Population growth

Between 1970 and 1990, McKinney experienced moderate population growth, from 15,193 in the 1970 census, to 21,283 in the 1990 census. Since then, McKinney's rate of increase has been much more dramatic. In the 2000 census, McKinney had grown to 54,369, and in the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate, the population was 102,583.[2] The NCTCOG's 2007 population estimate for McKinney is 112,000.[3] The North Central Texas Council of Governments or NCTCOG is a voluntary association of governments in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ...


Transportation

McKinney is served by two U.S. highways: U.S. 75 and U.S. 380. Collin County Regional Airport is also located in McKinney. The city is also bordered by State Highway 121 (S.H. 121); portions of the highway are currently under construction with the intention of creating a toll-based roadway. Unlike nearby city Plano, the DART light rail train does not currently access McKinney. However, future plans may include utilizing existing railway for the project to reach the city. Current U.S. Highway shield The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... U.S. Route 75 is a north-south U.S. Highway. ... U.S. Highway 380 is an east-west United States highway. ... Collin County Regional Airport at McKinney (IATA: TKI, ICAO: KTKI) is an airport located two miles southeast of McKinney, Texas. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Texas Coordinates: , County Collin County Government  - Mayor Pat Evans Area  - City 185. ... A DART Bus operating in downtown Dallas The Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority (or DART) is the transit agency in Dallas, Texas that operates buses, light rail (including an underground station), commuter rail, and HOV lanes in Dallas and 12 of its suburbs. ...


Education

Colleges and Universities

McKinney is home to Collin County Community College. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...


Schools

McKinney is served by the McKinney Independent School District and Frisco Independent School District. McKinney Independent School District is a public school district in McKinney, Texas (USA). ... Frisco Independent School District is a public school district based in Frisco, Texas. ...


High schools include • McKinney High SchoolMcKinney North High SchoolMcKinney Boyd High School • Serenity High School Located at 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway in McKinney, Texas, McKinney High School strives for academic excellence in all areas. ... McKinney North High School (commonly North, McKinney North, or MNHS) is a public secondary school located on 2550 Wilmeth Road in Mckinney, Texas, USA that serves ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...


In the Newsweek ranking of schools throughout the nation for 2006, McKinney High School was ranked 191, out of 1000 schools on the list,[1] while McKinney North High School was ranked 237.[2] The original article incorrectly stated results for McKinney's two high schools,[3] but Newsweek updated its lists by 2 June 2007. The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Also in the Dallas Morning News McKinney North High School was ranked #4 in state and #3 in area for football. The Dallas Morning News is the major daily newspaper serving the Dallas, Texas area. ...


Middle schools include • Dowell Middle School • Evans Middle School • Faubion Middle School • Scott Johnson Middle School


Elementary schools include • Bennett Elementary • Burks Elementary • Caldwell Elementary • Eddins Elementary • Finch Elementary • Glen Oaks Elementary • Johnson Elementary • Malvern Elementary • McNeil Elementary • Minshew Elementary • Slaughter Elementary • Valley Creek Elementary • Vega Elementary • Walker Elementary • Webb Elementary • Wilmeth Elementary • Wolford Elementary


Valley Creek Elementary School, McNeil Elementary School, Eddins Elementary School, Wolford Elementary School, Reuben Johnson Elementary School, Walker Elementary School and Glen Oaks Elementary Schools were included in a list of "Best Public Schools in Texas" by Texas Monthly magazine in 2006.


McKinney in the news

McKinney gained national media attention with the brutal murder of 40 year old realtor Sarah Walker. Sarah Walker was at a model home and was found by a house-hunting couple in the expensive Craig Ranch area of McKinney on 8 July 2006.[4] She was stabbed 27 times and died in the home. 25 year old former convict Kosoul Chanthakoummane was arrested and charged with her murder.[5] Realtor is a U.S. registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


Noted residents, past and present

James Webb Throckmorton - Governor of Texas Handbook of Texas Article This politics-related article is a stub. ... In politics, Governor of Texas is the title given to the chief executive of the state of Texas. ... The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. ... The Texas Legislature is the central lawmaking body of the U.S. state of Texas. ... William Dee Calhoun (b. ... Otho James Nitcholas (September 13, 1908 - September 11, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in seven games, all in relief, for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. ... Robert Richardson is a racing car driver. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Owen Guinn Smith (May 2, 1920 - January 20, 2004) was a American athlete, the 1948 Olympic champion in the pole vault. ... H. Dudley Wysong, Jr. ... Todd Hamilton (born October 18, 1965, Galesburg, Illinois) is a professional golfer. ... “British Open” redirects here. ...

References

  1. ^ "The Top of the Class", newsweek.com undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
  2. ^ "The Top of the Class", newsweek.com undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
  3. ^ McKinney Independent School District press release undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
  4. ^ Transcript of On the Record w/ Greta, "Brutal Stabbing in Texas: Who killed Sarah Anne Walker?", aired 11 July 2006, retrieved 31 December 2006
  5. ^ "Man arrested in death of McKinney real estate agent" Fort Worth Star-Telegram, published 6 September 2006, retrieved 31 December 2006
  6. ^ Handbook of Texas, "Throckmorton, James Webb", retrieved 31 December 2006

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