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Frisco, Texas

"Sports City USA"
The fastest-growing city in America for much of the 2000s, Frisco built a sports-and-tech paradise from scratch in the prairie north of Dallas.
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Founded 1902 | Population 251,430 | Peak 251,430 (2024) | County Collin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Frisco, Texas

1
2016 The Star Opens: Cowboys' 91-acre world HQ and practice facility became the city's centerpiece.
2
2000 Explosive Growth: Grew from 33,000 to 250,000+ in 20 years.
3
2018 PGA Relocates: PGA of America moved HQ from Palm Beach to Frisco.
4
2003 FC Dallas Stadium: One of the first soccer-specific MLS stadiums.
5
2023 PGA Frisco Opens: 660-acre complex with courses, Omni hotel, and championship facilities.
6
1902 Railroad Town: Small stop on the Frisco Line serving cotton farms.
7
2005 Dr Pepper Ballpark: One of the best minor league venues in America.
8
2010 Infrastructure Investment: Massive investment to keep up with growth.
9
2017 Tech Corridor: Tech companies established offices along Dallas North Tollway.
10
1950 Small Town: Fewer than 1,500 residents.
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Population Over Time

0 62,858 125,715 188,573 251,430 1950 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

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Complete Historical Timeline

1902 Government
Founded as railroad stop
1950 Government
Population under 1,500
2000 Government
Growth explodes past 33,000
2003 Sports
FC Dallas stadium
2005 Sports
Dr Pepper Ballpark
2016 Sports
The Star opens
2018 Sports
PGA relocates to Frisco
2023 Sports
PGA Frisco complex opens
2024 Government
Population surpasses 251,000

Did You Know?

1
Frisco grew from 6,000 to 250,000+ in 34 years — over 4,000% growth.
2
The Star generates over $1.5 billion in economic activity.
3
Frisco hosts facilities from six professional sports leagues.

Famous People from Frisco, Texas

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Jaedyn Shaw
Association Football Player · Born Nov 20, 2004 · Age 21
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Andy Woodward
Chess Player · Born May 2, 2010 · Age 15
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Caleb Jones
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jun 6, 1997 · Age 28

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