Collin County child population triples in 20 years

Texas’ child population is increasingly located in Texas’ metropolitan areas. Collin County is among the fastest-growing counties in child populations like most suburban ones that lie outside major Texas cities.

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Between 1990 and 2010, Collin County Texas nearly tripled its population of kids 
and increased its racial and ethnic diversity.

Child population change and growth are most evident in Texas’ major cities and surrounding areas. As Texas cities continue to grow, the state’s child population is increasingly located in metropolitan areas.

To inform Collin County residents, Collin Image took a look at the report produced by the Center for Public Policy Priorities.