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Muenster

Texas · 1,544 residents · 2.638 sq mi
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Muenster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $110,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,544
−1%since 2000
from 1,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Muenster
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,954
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,459
+4%since 2000
from $20,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,459)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(60)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score13.5%(208)
Diversity Score
13
+104%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muenster, Texas?

Muenster, Texas has about 1,544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muenster, Texas?

The typical household in Muenster, Texas earns about $54,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muenster, Texas expensive?

In Muenster, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Muenster, Texas?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Muenster, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muenster, Texas?

About 8.4% of people in Muenster, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muenster, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Muenster, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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