McKinney, Texas
By: Sarah Vosburgh
McKinney, TX
Come on down here and enjoy in the sunshine.
Population
The 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. In 2007, it was ranked second fastest-growing among cities with more than 100,000 people and in 2008 as third fastest. The most recent population estimate, produced by the city as of January 1, 2016, is 161,905.
Places to Stay
- Highest Rated Hotels
Sheraton Hotel
Grand Hotel on the Square
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Best Western Plus Mckinney Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
Sites to Vist
- Nightlife & Music - Hanks Texas Grill is a Texas Outside Favorite place to hang out for excellent live music, good food, and superb service. They feature some of the best Texas singer songwriters in a outdoor type venue and also have a sports bar.
Where to Eat
Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill
218 E Louisiana, Ste. 300
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-388-7665
Link: Bayou Jacks Cajun Grill
Authentic Cajun food straight from the Bayou
Bien Salsa Sabores de Mexico
119 West Virginia
McKinney, TX
Phone: 214-548-4258
Link: Website
Authentic Mexican Food
Cadillac Pizza Pub
112 South Kentucky
McKinney, TX
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Phone: 972-547-3833
Link: Website
More Info
By 1970, McKinney was surpassed in size by Plano. McKinney experienced moderate population growth, from 15,193 in the 1970 census, to 21,283 in the 1990 census. By the mid-1980s, the town had become a commuter center for residents who worked in Plano and Dallas. In 1985, it had a population of just over 16,000 and supported 254 businesses. Since then, McKinney's rate of increase has been much more dramatic. In the 2000 census, McKinney had grown to 54,369 with 2,005 businesses, and in the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate, the population was 107,530. In 2009, McKinney celebrated its sesquicentennial. The estimated population for McKinney (January 2015) is 155,142.