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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Menard

Texas · 1,653 residents · 2.063 sq mi
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Menard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,698. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,653
+2%since 1990
from 1,615 in 1990
1990 – 2025
801 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 783 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+9%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Menard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,698
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,404 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,768
+74%since 1990
from $7,322 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.5
−23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,457)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(673)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,016)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(970)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(650)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,012)
61
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Menard, Texas?

Menard, Texas has about 1,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Menard, Texas?

The typical household in Menard, Texas earns about $19,698 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menard, Texas expensive?

In Menard, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,600, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Menard, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Menard, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menard, Texas?

About 33.1% of people in Menard, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menard, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Menard, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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