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Megargel

Texas · 178 residents (2025 est.) · 0.61 sq mi
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Megargel is home to 256 people in Texas. The median age is 52.2, about 13 years above the US median. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That puts it in the top 8% of US cities for household income. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. 3% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

256
+3%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
178 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
420 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 433 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
52.2
+29%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.61 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15120225430535619902000201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.7%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.3%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(41)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6440.6%(104)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$97,566
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

76.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
37.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.88 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.93 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
23.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(223)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(177)
Black5.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(17)
60
+69%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.8%(48)
Ancestry
English36.3%(93)
German23.4%(60)
American7.4%(19)
Czech3.5%(9)
Irish0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
62.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
23.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
29.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
49.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
28.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
33.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2013
from 26.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.8%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.9%(49)
Married61.1%(77)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(18)
Married68.1%(77)
Widowed9.7%(11)
Divorced6.2%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

33.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2013
from 26.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
35.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era10%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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