Red River district of the Republic of Texas. For more information visit the McKinney community website.

Demographics
As of the census 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.

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.

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.

According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $69,232, and the median income for a family was $78,485.

Economy
McKinney’s population is energetic, affluent and well-educated. 48 percent of McKinney residents have college degrees while another 23 percent have attended – or are currently attending college. The median age is 31 and the estimated average household income is $94,000.

The City’s diverse economy includes a healthy mix of retail, office and manufacturing. Some of McKinney’s leading employers include Raytheon, Blockbuster, Lattimore Materials, Encore Wire, the McKinney Medical Center, United American Insurance, Timber Blind Manufacturing, Orthofix and Simpson Strong-Tie.

Businesses found it was easy being green in McKinney. Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, the nation's first LEED-certified automobile dealership, joined Wal-Mart's "McKinney Experiment" as high-profile, environmentally friendly businesses operating in McKinney.

The green facilities by the world's largest retailer and world's second-largest automobile company, as well as four environmentally friendly schools and the first privately developed, LEED-certified Platinum office building in the country, are showcased at the city's new Web site, www.mckinneyinfo.com/green.

Attractions
Visitors with an eye for history will enjoy touring the City’s historic neighborhoods, with beautifully restored homes from another century.

The city’s downtown square offers more than 100 unique shops and more than a dozen unique restaurants, including upscale restaurants featuring award-winning chefs, sandwich and coffee shops, outdoor patio dining and neighborhood pubs.

If shopping is your thing, satisfy your craving for the fun and unusual in downtown McKinney, which offers an assortment of specialty shops, art galleries featuring the works of local artists, furniture stores, exquisite antique collections, gift shops and apparel boutiques.

The original Collin County Courthouse stands at the center of McKinney's historic downtown square. Reborn in 2006 as the McKinney Performing Arts Center at the Historic Collin County Courthouse, the performing arts venue features a 480-seat theater suitable for intimate arts performances, lectures and events. In addition to the theater, MPAC includes several multi-purpose spaces, including a reception hall, auditorium, rehearsal space, audiovisual equipped classrooms, art gallery and executive suites.

With McKinney’s remarkable growth has come a growth of new retail and restaurants. New shopping and dining establishments are popping up nearly every day at Eldorado and US 75 and throughout the city’s west side.

Outdoor and sports enthusiasts will find much to love in McKinney. The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 289-acre outdoor preserve and nature museum. Erwin Park offers one of the most demanding mountain bike trails in the area.

The picturesque Towne Lake recreation area, one of McKinney’s beautiful city parks, features a lake with Swan paddle boats, trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds.

Sports
The city hosts the annual Mickey Mantle baseball tournament and is home to the McKinney Marshals, a Texas Collegiate League team. The Marshals play at the new Ballfields at Craig Ranch, a 14-field, 75-acre baseball, softball and physical-training complex. The McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch is located next to the Ballfields and features 13 tournament-ready soccer fields.

Craig Ranch is also home to the new Tournament Players Club at Craig Ranch, the only PGA Tour-owned and -operated golf course in Texas. The TPC is one of nine beautiful courses in McKinney, which is home to a number of professional golfers and world-class golf instruction.

Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the "father of aerobics," chose McKinney to open The Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch. The 75,000-sq. ft. health and fitness facility is one of the finest facilities of its kind anywhere in the world.

Education
McKinney is served by the McKinney Independent School District and Frisco Independent School District.

High schools include • McKinney High School • McKinney North High School • McKinney Boyd High School • Serenity High School

In the Newsweek ranking of schools throughout the nation for 2006, McKinney High School was ranked 191, out of 1000 schools on the list, while McKinney North High School was ranked 237. The original article incorrectly stated results for McKinney's two high schools, but Newsweek updated its lists by 2 June 2007.

Also in the Dallas Morning News McKinney North High School was ranked #4 in state and #3 in area for football.

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 •Naomi Press Elementary • McNeil Elementary • Minshew Elementary • Slaughter Elementary • Valley Creek Elementary • Vega Elementary • Walker Elementary • Webb Elementary • Wilmeth Elementary • Wolford Elementary • Press Elementary

Valley Creek Elementary School, McNeil Elementary School, Eddins Elementary School, Wolford Elementary School, Reuben Johnson Elementary School, Walker Elementary School, McGowen Elementary School, Press 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 is also home to Collin County Community College.

Transportation
Collin County Regional Airport is rapidly emerging as the new corporate airport of choice for businesses operating in the North Dallas area. The airport is currently home to several corporate tenants, including Texas Instruments, EDS, Crossmark, Inc., Encore Wire, United American Insurance, McKinney Aerospace, Lattimore Materials, Pinjet Aviation and North Dallas Aviation.

When combined, general aviation tenants and visitors at CCRA are responsible for $65.7 million in total economic output, approximately 470 full-time positions, and $13.1 million in payroll.

Collin County Regional Airport is situated between SH 121, U.S. 75 and SH 380 and is minutes from downtown Dallas, Richardson’s Telecom Corridor and the Millennium and Legacy Business Parks.