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Mertens

Texas · 125 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Mertens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,786. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−14%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
79971161341521990201020202024Mertens
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,786
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,749
+55%since 2000
from $13,422 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+93%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.9%(66)
Diversity Score
53
+44%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% 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
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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mertens, Texas?

Mertens, Texas has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mertens, Texas?

The typical household in Mertens, Texas earns about $31,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mertens, Texas expensive?

In Mertens, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,300.

How educated are people in Mertens, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mertens, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mertens, Texas?

About 10.6% of people in Mertens, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mertens, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mertens, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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