Maypearl, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 907, Maypearl's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Maypearl is a small community located in Texas, within Ellis County. The total population is 907. It ranks as the 1060th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maypearl is 35.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Maypearl has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maypearl is $69,550. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.0%. This is 93% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $335,300. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maypearl is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.0% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maypearl, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.