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Menard

Texas · 1,471 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 $29,219. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% 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 $48,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,471
−11%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+16%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Menard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,219
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,698 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,768
+39%since 2000
from $12,768 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(970)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(650)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(1,012)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(783)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(675)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(922)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menard, Texas?

Menard, Texas has about 1,471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menard, Texas?

The typical household in Menard, Texas earns about $29,219 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Menard, Texas?

About 8.9% 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 24.4% of people in Menard, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menard, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Menard, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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