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Population and households in McCulloch County
Household size in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in McCulloch County are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, McCulloch County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in McCulloch County (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.3 points, even as the national share fell. McCulloch County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in McCulloch County
Renters in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in McCulloch County rent their homes (33.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas as a whole (37.4%). Among homeowners, 54.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.5% of the housing in McCulloch County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in McCulloch County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in McCulloch County runs $831 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $254 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in McCulloch County
Bachelor's degrees in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in McCulloch County: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Texas counties, though, McCulloch County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in McCulloch County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Texas as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in McCulloch County
| Period | McCulloch County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in McCulloch County: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Texas counties have higher unemployment: only 13 of 254. Unemployment is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
McCulloch County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCulloch County | 2.32 | 45.3 | 14.9% | 33.4% | 21.5% | 1972 | $831 | 23.7% | 85.8% | 9.4% |
| Concho County | 2.94 | 43.3 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 39.8% | 1973 | $646 | 14.4% | 82.2% | 1.6% |
| San Saba County | 2.39 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 28.3% | 24.7% | 1979 | $1,030 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 3.3% |
| Lampasas County | 2.72 | 44.0 | 10.4% | 19.9% | 13.9% | 1987 | $1,214 | 24.1% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| Irion County | 2.43 | 47.3 | 6.0% | 17.2% | 23.9% | 1980 | $2,225 | 26.8% | 91.8% | 0.6% |
| Coryell County | 2.68 | 34.4 | 11.6% | 41.4% | 14.3% | 1984 | $1,186 | 20.5% | 92.4% | 14.6% |
| Bell County | 2.79 | 33.7 | 14.5% | 43.5% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,422 | 27.2% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Reagan County | 3.58 | 28.8 | 12.7% | 30.0% | 20.0% | 1981 | $818 | 13.7% | 87.6% | 5.4% |
| Falls County | 2.45 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 23.5% | 21.2% | 1979 | $872 | 20.7% | 88.0% | 5.8% |
| Upton County | 2.28 | 41.0 | 11.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% | 1969 | $977 | 8.3% | 79.5% | 3.4% |
| Leon County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.0% | 23.4% | 25.2% | 1992 | $967 | 17.8% | 87.6% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Martinsville City, VA · Parmer County, TX · Parke County, IN · Park County, MT · Park County, CO · McCook County, SD · Mason County, TX · Mason County, KY · Mason County, IL · Patillas Municipio, PR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up McCulloch County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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