Celina, Texas
Celina is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 38 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 51,661. Parts of Celina also extend into Denton County.
Collin · Denton
Counties
51,661
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
47.7 sq mi
Land Area
38 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Celina on Wikipedia
Celina City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Celina.
Major roads: State Hwy 289 · State Hwy 289C Bus · State Hwy 289D Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Celina from our research
What we've verified about Celina, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Collin County town named for a place in Tennessee that literally rolled its buildings a mile to meet the railroad in 1902. Details →
- Dining
- 40 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 9 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 118 public schools within 12 miles, across 14 districts and charters, mainly Prosper ISD, Frisco ISD and Celina ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- Cooperative electricity from CoServ Electric, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Buck Creek Unit (11 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Trail Corridor Unit (12 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (13 mi). Nearest lakes: Ray Roberts Lake (15 mi), Lewisville Lake (17 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 10 licensed plumbers, 18 licensed HVAC contractors and 14 licensed electricians serve Celina. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Celina, Texas
Celina lies in two counties: Collin and Denton, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Celina
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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