Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A fast-growing, affluent suburban venue near Dallas with highly educated demographics and a heavy corporate-defendant presence, Collin posts a moderate score. The county has a long Republican track record and remains a pro-defense stronghold, though rapid urbanization and demographic change are moderating that edge. With a median household income exceeding $100,000, more affluent jury panels may be more willing to award substantial verdicts. Even so, the jury pool carries a conservative baseline. Panels can lean defense and damages run cautious, so outcomes tend to swing plaintiff or defense based on liability clarity and witness credibility.

County Seat:

McKinney

Population (2024):

1,254,658

Median Age:

37.3

Median Income:

$117,588

2024 Election Results:

Trump (54.0%)

Other Results:

$85,000,000 – Bar mass shooting (2021; 416-05120-2019).
$10,305,000 – Plaintiffs claimed widow shot and killed her husband (2022; 429-02907-2019).
$6,210,000 – Plaintiff left paralyzed after botched spinal surgery (2024; 380-02756-2020).