Menard County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Menard County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Menard County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Menard County, Texas. The estimated population of Menard County, Texas is 1,981 people, with a median age of 58.1.

We can look at the total population in Menard County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,981
 -6.02% -6.69%
2020
2,108
 -0.52% -
2019
2,119
 -0.19% -
2018
2,123
 0% -
2017
2,123
 - -

Population of Menard County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58.6%
59%
 -0.68%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
35.5%
37.3%
 -4.83%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
2.5%
 +132.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Menard County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.1 +7.2% 54.6 +9.64% 58.4 +3%
2020 54.2 +4.63% 49.8 -1.39% 56.7 +4.61%
2019 51.8 +5.5% 50.5 +6.09% 54.2 +3.83%
2018 49.1 0% 47.6 +0.21% 52.2 +1.36%
2017 49.1 - 47.5 - 51.5 -

The median age of Menard County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 122 11.37% 64 -44.82% 99 35
10 to 19 133 -8.83% 101 +90.64% 111 202
20 to 29 139 -54.49% 68 -44.86% 64 33
30 to 39 129 -32.38% 74 -45.28% 87 28
40 to 49 93 +19.87% 157 -33.91% 106 100
50 to 59 165 -46.56% 170 +14.7% 98 174
60 to 69 132 +23.78% 142 -4.03% 154 136
70+ 246 +15.26% 188 +44.7% 267 287

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Menard County, Texas is $40,341.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Menard County.

  • Under 25
    $12,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,547.00
  • 45 to 64
    $35,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,181.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Menard County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Menard County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Menard County, Texas is currently $58,475.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.42% of households in Menard County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Menard County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Menard County is $29,372.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Menard County by the total population of Menard County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Menard County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Menard County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Menard County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Menard County over the age of 16 is 1,652.

Of those people, a total of 57.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Menard County is 52.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 118 46.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 21 85.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 76 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 67 97.00% 23.10%
35 to 44 years 138 98.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 197 85.80% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 191 73.80% 7.80%
60 to 64 years 166 79.50% 35.60%
65 to 74 years 315 24.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 363 20.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Menard County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,261 59.00% 7.40%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 33 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 146 43.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 211 64.90% 19.00%
Hispanic or Latino 587 57.10% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 968 59.30% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Menard County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Menard County is 863, with median earnings of $28,342.00.

Women in Menard County, Texas earning approximately 58.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 863 $28,342.00
Male 428 $37,589.00
Female 435 $22,071.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 104 $83,750.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $39,464.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $28,611.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 59 $56,189.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00
Sales 81 $16,806.00
Office and Administrative Support 104 $35,972.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $22,337.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00
Production 56 $21,172.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $16,767.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 67 $83,229.00 37 $115,298.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 63 $29,861.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 6 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 15 $0.00 66 $14,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $0.00 85 $35,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 79 $22,337.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 24 $0.00 32 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $17,026.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 904 households in Menard County, with an average household size of 2.15 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 465 families in Menard County with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 370 56 39 439
Average Household Size 3.05 3.63 3.72 1.07
Total Families 370 56 39 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.54 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 465 families in Menard County, 16.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Menard County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,476 housing units in Menard County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 904 61.25%
Vacant 572 38.75%

14.09% of the total 1,476 housing units in Menard County are rental units. This is approximately 208 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 625 are occupied by the owner - or 42.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Menard County is $616.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Menard County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    71
  • Less than $500
    53
  • $500 to $999
    146
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Menard County is $82,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Menard County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    123
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    227
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    76
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    80
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    52
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    32
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Menard County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Menard County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    338
  • 1940 to 1949
    169
  • 1950 to 1959
    141
  • 1960 to 1969
    142
  • 1970 to 1979
    241
  • 1980 to 1989
    172
  • 1990 to 1999
    112
  • 2000 to 2009
    90
  • 2010 to 2013
    71
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Menard County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    24
  • 1 vehicle available
    344
  • 2 vehicles available
    341
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    195

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Menard County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Menard County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Menard County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    181
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    223
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    51
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    19
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    96
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    67
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    25
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8
  • 90 or more minutes
    24

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Menard County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Menard County, Texas

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