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Menard County

Texas · 1,962 residents · 902.027 sq mi
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Menard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,826. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 398 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,300. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,962
−17%since 2000
from 2,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+21%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Menard County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,826
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,080
+82%since 2000
from $15,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,567)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(748)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(1,316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(1,231)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(662)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other4.7%(93)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,253)
Diversity Score
64
+15%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menard County, Texas?

Menard County, Texas has about 1,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menard County, Texas?

The typical household in Menard County, Texas earns about $43,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menard County, Texas expensive?

In Menard County, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Menard County, Texas?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Menard County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menard County, Texas?

About 13.9% of people in Menard County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menard County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Menard County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 290 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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