Plano, Texas — the numbers that decide a move
Plano sits in Collin County with a 2024 Census-estimated population of 293,286. Its shortest free-flow commute among the 11 tracked employment centers is 6 minutes to Richardson CityLine.
Verified facts
| Plano | |
|---|---|
| County | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 293,286 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Plano population in 2026
There is no official 2026 population count for Plano yet. The most recent official figure is the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 estimate: 293,286 (retrieved 2026-08-09). Figures labeled “2026” elsewhere are unofficial projections — this page reports the official estimate and updates when the Census Bureau publishes a newer one.
Commutes from Plano
| Destination | Plano |
|---|---|
| Legacy West | 18 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 22 |
| Las Colinas | 29 |
| DFW Airport | 39 |
| Downtown Dallas | 23 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 55 |
| Richardson CityLine | 6 |
| Addison | 20 |
| Medical District | 28 |
| AllianceTexas | 67 |
| Cypress Waters | 28 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Who Plano tends to fit — and when to look elsewhere
Tends to fit: households anchored to Richardson CityLine (6 min, #1 of 16), Addison (20 min, #1 of 16) — the drives where Plano ranks best among the 16 covered cities.
Consider another city if your commute anchors to AllianceTexas — Plano posts 67 free-flow minutes there (#9 of 16); that page ranks all 16 cities for that destination. To estimate a monthly payment at your own price, use the mortgage calculator.
Is Plano your best fit?
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Communities in Plano
Community-mapped locations (© OpenStreetMap contributors) with their own computed commute grids — roster verification pending.
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