Both the city and the county were named for Collin McKinney, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and a congressman for the Red River district of the Republic of Texas. He was the author of a bill establishing counties in the northern part of the state.
Demographics
- Median Age: 32.7
- Population Growth (2000-2013): 173.20%
- Population Density: 2,388 people per square mile
Schools
- Students Passing STARR K-11: 88%
- Average SAT Score: 1580
- Students Taking SAT/ACT: 77.70%
- Instruction Spending Per Student: $4,202
Crime
- Violent Crime Rate: 1.63 per 1,000 residents
- Non-Violent Crime Rate: 19.68 per 1,000 residents
Real Estate
- Average Price of Homes Sold (2013): $253,876
- Sales Price Change (2011-2013): 15.70%
- Owner-Occupied Homes: 71.00%
Ambiance: 88
- Walkability (New York City is an 88): 23