Mertens, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 123, Mertens'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

Mertens is a small community located in Texas, within Hill County. The total population is 123. It ranks as the 1642nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mertens is 30.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.4% 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 Mertens is $43,000. This is 45% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $88,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Mertens is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mertens is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.8% vs 39.1%).

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mertens, 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.