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Megargel

Texas · 248 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Megargel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $18,100. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

248
+9%since 1990
from 227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
407 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 372 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
−2%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1512022543053561990201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,783
+20%since 1990
from $12,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$18,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2020
$388
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−22.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
28.8% rent
0.6
−27%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(223)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15)
Asian1.2%(3)
Diversity Score19.2%(48)
19
+67%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Megargel, Texas?

Megargel, Texas has about 248 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Megargel, Texas?

The typical household in Megargel, Texas earns about $30,000 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 $18,100, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Megargel, Texas?

About 16.2% 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 4.3% 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 21 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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