Menard County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Menard County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,964. It is the 233rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Menard County is 58.0 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 19.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Menard County is $48,191. This is 37% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.4%. This is 180% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Menard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Menard County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Menard County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.