Population 266,067 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McLennan County
Household size in McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in McLennan County average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of McLennan County is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in McLennan County as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 McLennan County
Renters in McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in McLennan County than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 24 of Texas' 254 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in McLennan County is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. McLennan County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas counties.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in McLennan County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $800 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $964 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,301 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$501 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in McLennan County pays $1,301 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $501 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 McLennan County
Bachelor's degrees in McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in McLennan County (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other Texas counties, though, McLennan 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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McLennan County is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 McLennan County
| Period | McLennan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in McLennan County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
McLennan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan County | 2.70 | 36.3 | 12.5% | 38.2% | 10.4% | 1984 | $1,301 | 30.0% | 88.2% | 4.3% |
| Limestone County | 2.60 | 42.8 | 14.1% | 27.9% | 17.8% | 1983 | $1,008 | 19.0% | 86.1% | 3.5% |
| Mills County | 2.43 | 47.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 29.8% | 1980 | $686 | 27.7% | 88.3% | 2.8% |
| Nacogdoches County | 2.43 | 36.1 | 14.0% | 40.7% | 12.6% | 1984 | $1,036 | 28.3% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| San Augustine County | 2.68 | 50.9 | 11.6% | 24.9% | 35.2% | 1986 | $619 | 13.7% | 83.7% | 9.4% |
| Tom Green County | 2.50 | 39.1 | 12.6% | 34.9% | 11.5% | 1981 | $1,263 | 25.3% | 87.6% | 3.7% |
| Sabine Parish | 2.53 | 43.0 | 13.6% | 19.7% | 31.6% | 1986 | $812 | 14.7% | 87.0% | 6.6% |
| Grant Parish | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.2% | 20.6% | 16.4% | 1991 | $920 | 15.8% | 83.8% | 3.2% |
| Crane County | 2.92 | 37.3 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 12.7% | 1977 | $877 | 13.9% | 73.8% | 5.5% |
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
| Concordia Parish | 2.53 | 37.4 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 1978 | $856 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 McLennan 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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