McLennan County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: McLennan County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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McLennan County, Texas has a population of 266,067, the 21st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,643 and the median home value is $243,600. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

McLennan County Quick Facts

Population 266,067

Median Household Income $66,643

Median Home Value $243,600

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 34.0 years

Homeownership Rate 61.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.7%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 23

Population 266,067 21st of 254

Median Income $66,643 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment 4.5%

How McLennan County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	263,608	266,067	+0.9%
Median household income	$63,888	$66,643	+4.3%
Median home value	$219,200	$243,600	+11.1%

Median Household Income

McLennan

$66,643

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McLennan

$243,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 32.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

8.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.8%

Renter 38.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,173/mo 21.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

27.3%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

19.8%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in McLennan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Waco	143,570	$54,365	23.1%	$221,700
Hewitt	16,432	$83,511	4.8%	$273,300
Robinson	12,800	$99,289	3.7%	$302,200
Bellmead	10,566	$52,075	24.9%	$155,100
Woodway	9,570	$115,108	3.8%	$370,500
Lacy-Lakeview	7,274	$56,924	13.1%	$160,600
McGregor	5,761	$72,750	12.8%	$221,700
West	2,576	$61,875	11.9%	$182,900
Willow Grove	2,080	$89,036	7.3%	$269,600
Mart	1,704	$62,917	14.7%	$116,100
Beverly Hills	1,590	$47,313	13.5%	$156,700
Bruceville-Eddy	1,584	$76,154	12.6%	$180,200
Lorena	1,497	$88,250	4.6%	$281,000
Riesel	1,453	$98,063	6.8%	$178,500
Moody	1,390	$69,750	17.5%	$168,800
Valley Mills	1,136	$51,607	12.0%	$176,200
China Spring	1,126	$70,792	9.0%	$248,400
Gholson	1,112	$77,500	7.4%	$148,800
Crawford	1,020	$88,458	4.6%	$238,600
Golinda	836	$62,438	10.5%	$138,300
Leroy	458	$82,708	9.5%	$193,800
Hallsburg	400	$58,125	4.3%	$200,000
Ross	202	$61,625	19.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

McLennan County is located in Texas with a total population of 266,067. It is the 21st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McLennan County is 34.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McLennan County is $66,643. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $243,600. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McLennan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McLennan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McLennan County, Texas?

McLennan County has a population of 266,067, making it the 21st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in McLennan County?

The median household income in McLennan County is $66,643 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.

How many cities are in McLennan County, Texas?

McLennan County contains 23 Census-designated places.