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McKinney
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas, USA, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,369. It is the county seat of Collin County and is a northern suburb of Dallas. According to the census, McKinney was the fastest growing city in the United States from 2000 to 2003 among cities larger than 50,000 people.
With the amount of land available within the city limits, McKinney will likely reach an ultimate population of over 350,000. The city was named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas declaration of independence, and a congressman for the Red River district of the Republic of Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 151.5 square kilometers. It has a land area of 150,3 square kilometers covered by land and 1,2 square kilometers by water. The population density of the city is 361.7 per square kilometers. There were 19,462 housing units at an average density of 129.5 per square kilometers.
McKinney is home to Collin County Community College. McKinney is served by the McKinney independent school district and frisco independent school district. High schools include, McKinney High School, McKinney North High School, McKinney Boyd High School and Serenity High School.
McKinney is served by 2 U.S. Highways U.S. 75 and U.S. 380. Collin County Regional Airport is also located in McKinney. The city is also bordered by state highway 121. Portions of the highway are currently under construction with the intention of creating a toll-based roadway. Unlike nearby city Plano, the light rail train does not currently access McKinney. McKinney, justifiably so, enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers, and is one of the most visited place.
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