Menard County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Menard County, Texas has a population of 1,955, the 233rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,043 and the median home value is $108,500. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Menard County Quick Facts

Population 1,955

Median Household Income $53,04390% MOE ±$18,990

Median Home Value $108,50090% MOE ±$23,334

Poverty Rate 18.9%90% MOE ±9.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 10.8%90% MOE ±10.5 pts

Median Age 59.5 years90% MOE ±7.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%90% MOE ±9.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.0%90% MOE ±8.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.2%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,955 233rd of 254

Median Income $53,043 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment 10.8%

How Menard County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,119	1,955	-7.7%
Median household income	$44,792	$53,043	No clear change (+18.4%)
Median home value¹	$72,981	$108,500	+48.7%
Median gross rent	$741	$729	No clear change (-1.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Menard

$53,043

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Menard

$108,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.4%

$25K-$50K 24.7%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

9.2%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

2.4%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

10.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $729/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

11.8%

35-54

13.1%

55-74

31.7%

75+

22.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Menard County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Menard	1,008	$41,144	26.7%	$72,800

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Population Overview

Menard County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,955. 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 59.5 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 22.1% 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 $53,043. This is 32% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $108,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Menard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 70.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.3% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Menard 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 Menard County, Texas?

Menard County has a population of 1,955, making it the 233rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Menard County?

The median household income in Menard County is $53,043 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.

How many cities are in Menard County, Texas?

Menard County contains 1 Census-designated place.