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Megargel

Texas · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 0.61 sq mi
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Megargel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+3%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+29%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1512022543053561990201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,566
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,732
+115%since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
−45%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(223)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(177)
Black5.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(17)
Diversity Score59.9%(153)
Diversity Score
60
+212%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Megargel, Texas?

Megargel, Texas has about 256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Megargel, Texas?

The typical household in Megargel, Texas earns about $97,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Megargel, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Megargel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Megargel, Texas?

About 7.8% of people in Megargel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Megargel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Megargel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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