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Megargel

Texas · 203 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 $34,531. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $31,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−18%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1512022543053561990201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,531
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,361
+17%since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food14.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$663
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.3%
−54.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(13)
Diversity Score20.9%(42)
Diversity Score
21
+9%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−19%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Megargel, Texas?

Megargel, Texas has about 203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Megargel, Texas?

The typical household in Megargel, Texas earns about $34,531 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 $31,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Megargel, Texas?

About 8.0% 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 25.8% of people in Megargel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Megargel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Megargel, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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