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Revision as of 16:58, 8 July 2008
McKinney, Texas
Nickname: MacTown | |
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 Location of McKinney in Collin County, Texas | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Incorporated | 1848 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bill Whitfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.5 sq mi (151.5 km2) |
| • Land | 58.0 sq mi (150.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 107,530 |
| • Density | 937/sq mi (362/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 75069-75071 |
| Area code | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-45744Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341241Template:GR |
| Website | http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ |
McKinney is a city in and the county seat of Collin County, Texas, United States,Template:GR and the second in population to Plano. As of the 2006, the North Central Texas Council of Governments estimated the city population to be 102,853. As of 2008, unofficial population count is over 112,000. (Seen on signs when entering McKinney) [1] The US Census Bureau listed McKinney as the nation's fastest growing city from 2000 to 2003 and again in 2006, 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.
McKinney has a strong history of amateur athletics. The McKinney Soccer League [2] is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the area, with over 3000 children participating each spring and fall. There is also a strong youth baseball presence with two youth baseball leagues, the McKinney Baseball Association [3] founded in 1955 and the McKinney Little League Baseball, Inc. [4] founded in 1997. The AABC [5] Mickey Mantle 16 and Under World Series is played in McKinney each summer. McKinney is also home to the McKinney Marshalls, 2006 Champions of the Texas Collegiate League, and the new Michael Johnson Performance Center, headed by 5-time Olympic Gold medalist Michael Johnson (athlete).
Geography
McKinney is located at 33°11′50″N 96°38′23″W / 33.19722°N 96.63972°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (33.197210, -96.639751)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 58.5 square miles (151.5 km²), of which, 58.0 square miles (150.3 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km²) of it (0.82%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2006, there were 102,853 people, 28,186 households, and 23,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 937.0 people per square mile (361.7/km²). There were 29,462 housing units at an average density of 335.4/sq mi (129.5/km²). 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.[6].
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 107,530.[7] The NCTCOG's 2007 population estimate for McKinney is 112,000.[8]
Transportation
McKinney is served by two U.S. highways: US 75 and US 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.
Major Highways
Education
Colleges and Universities
McKinney is the home of the Central Park Campus of Collin College [9] which opened in January 1986.
Schools
McKinney is served primarily by the McKinney Independent School District, but some western areas of McKinney are zoned to nearby Frisco Independent School District and southern areas to Allen 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,[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.
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 • Cockrill 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 • Press Elementary • McGowen Elementary
Valley Creek Elementary School, McNeil Elementary School, Eddins Elementary School, Wolford Elementary School, Reuben Johnson Elementary School, Walker 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 in the news
Over the last several years McKinney has gained national media attention for the multiple LEED and sustainable (Green) buildings that have been constructed within the city. McKinney is home of the first privately developed LEED Platinum office building, which was speculatively developed by Westworld Holdings, as well as Roy Lee Walker Elementary, the first sustainable school in Texas. Pat Lobb Toyota (designed by Gensler) is the first LEED certified Automotive Dealership (Silver Rating), and has become the hallmark for the greening of automotive dealerships, receiving visitors from around the world. Additionally, one of the two experimental sustainable Wal-Mart stores is located in McKinney (Wal-Mart did not pursue LEED status), the facility has been designed to test and promote a number of sustainable design elements and concepts.
Noted residents, past and present
- James W. Throckmorton – Governor of Texas, U.S. Representative, Texas Senator[4]
- Haystacks Calhoun – professional wrestler
- Otho Nitcholas – Major League Baseball player
- Robert Richardson – NASCAR driver
- Guinn Smith – 1948 Olympic champion
- Dudley Wysong – PGA golfer
- Todd Hamilton – 2004 British Open winner
- Christian Claudio – Puerto Rican Olympic Team Member, Author, Public Speaker, Mortgage Professional
- Jennifer Sipes – Actress
- Josh Duhon – Actor
- Fred Haight – Dentist www.drhaight.com
References
- ^ "The Top of the Class", newsweek.com undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
- ^ "The Top of the Class", newsweek.com undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
- ^ McKinney Independent School District press release undated, URL retrieved on 2 June 2007
- ^ Handbook of Texas, "Throckmorton, James Webb", retrieved 31 December 2006
External links
- City of McKinney
- McKinney Chamber of Commerce
- McKinney Marshalls
- Michael Johnson Performance Center
- Mickey Mantle 16 and Under World Series
- Roy Lee Walker Elementary Virtual Tour
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