McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – More people continue to move to McKinney. The city has announced its annual population estimate of nearly 190,000 residents, a roughly 4.5 percent increase in population from January 2018. The population has increased nearly 327 percent during the last 20 years. Last year, the city was named one of the fastest growing cities in the country according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates and has been ranked for several years.
“While this unprecedented growth provides for a booming economy, we remain committed to maintaining the community feel that has brought so many of us to McKinney,” said City Manager Paul Grimes. “Our success can be attributed to diligent oversight and planning by talented staff, as well as an engaged City Council and community that guides the direction of the city to develop into a world-class community.”
McKinney’s population is expected to reach 284,000 by 2040.
