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Megargel

Texas · 174 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 $41,563. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $25,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−30%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1512022543053561990201020202024Megargel
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,833
+75%since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+2%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
40
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(24)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other19.2%(33)
Diversity Score59.8%(104)
Diversity Score
60
+211%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Megargel, Texas?

Megargel, Texas has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Megargel, Texas?

The typical household in Megargel, Texas earns about $41,563 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 $25,700.

How educated are people in Megargel, Texas?

About 17.4% 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 9.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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