Plano, Texas
Plano is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 19 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 293,286. Parts of Plano also extend into Denton County.
Collin · Denton
Counties
293,286
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
71.7 sq mi
Land Area
19 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Plano on Wikipedia
Plano City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Plano.
Major roads: State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 5 · State Hwy 190 · State Hwy 289 · US Hwy 75
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Plano from our research
What we've verified about Plano, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A flat farm town on the railroad reborn as one of America's great corporate suburbs, home to Toyota and JPMorgan campuses. Details →
- Dining
- 836 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 231 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 419 public schools within 12 miles, across 29 districts and charters, mainly Plano ISD, Allen ISD and Harmony Public Schools - North Texas. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (25 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (27 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (27 mi). Nearest lakes: White Rock Lake (15 mi), Lake Ray Hubbard (16 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 81 licensed plumbers, 155 licensed HVAC contractors and 103 licensed electricians serve Plano. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Plano, Texas
Plano 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 Plano
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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