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McLeod

Texas · 520 residents · 2.737 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
520
+9%since 2023
from 475 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 174 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
+35%since 2023
from 20.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
28434841347754220202024McLeod
2024520
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,638
+30%since 2023
from $18,130 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.697
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.696 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$733
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $730 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(395)
Black2.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(24)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other8.2%(39)
Diversity Score37.3%(177)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(440)
Black1.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian3.5%(18)
Other9%(47)
Diversity Score34.3%(178)
Diversity Score
34
−8%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−3%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLeod, Texas?

McLeod, Texas has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is McLeod, Texas expensive?

In McLeod, Texas, the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in McLeod, Texas?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in McLeod, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLeod, Texas?

About 53.6% of people in McLeod, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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