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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Megargel

Texas · 227 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Megargel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,727. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,700. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

227
−8%vs 2000
vs 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
372 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1512022543053561990201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,727
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,290
−17%vs 2000
vs $14,783 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2020
$275
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
93.5%
+22.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
6.5% rent
0.8
+36%vs 2000
vs 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(8)
Diversity Score11.5%(26)
11
−40%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Megargel, Texas?

Megargel, Texas has about 227 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Megargel, Texas?

The typical household in Megargel, Texas earns about $22,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Megargel, Texas expensive?

In Megargel, Texas, the median home is worth about $18,700, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Megargel, Texas?

About 4.1% 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 11.5% of people in Megargel, 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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