Population 1,955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Menard County
Household size in Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.01 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Menard County are small: just 2.14 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 2.33, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Few Texas counties have smaller households: only eight of 254.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.4, Menard County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Of Texas' 254 counties, only three are older.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Menard County: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Menard County has a lower 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 Menard County
Renters in Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Menard County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (73.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Menard County: 30.3% of homes are empty, 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. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 23 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Menard County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Menard County has older homes than the great majority of Texas counties.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $497 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $562 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $759 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $693 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Menard County runs $693 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 18.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 22 of Texas' 254 counties have lower rents.
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 Menard County
Bachelor's degrees in Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Menard County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Menard 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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Menard County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Menard County has a lower share of high school graduates than most Texas counties.
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 Menard County
| Period | Menard County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Menard County runs well above the national rate: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only four of Texas' 254 counties have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Menard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menard County | 2.14 | 56.4 | 7.8% | 19.3% | 30.3% | 1966 | $693 | 24.4% | 82.4% | 10.7% |
| Concho County | 2.94 | 43.3 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 39.8% | 1973 | $646 | 14.4% | 82.2% | 1.6% |
| Kimble County | 2.16 | 48.3 | 5.7% | 21.1% | 22.9% | 1983 | $713 | 27.2% | 79.1% | 1.2% |
| McCulloch County | 2.32 | 45.3 | 14.9% | 33.4% | 21.5% | 1972 | $831 | 23.7% | 85.8% | 9.4% |
| Mason County | 2.27 | 51.8 | 2.0% | 20.3% | 28.6% | 1977 | $731 | 37.2% | 82.7% | 4.1% |
| Schleicher County | 2.42 | 42.0 | 12.9% | 15.7% | 25.4% | 1977 | $649 | 17.7% | 80.2% | 5.7% |
| Tom Green County | 2.50 | 39.1 | 12.6% | 34.9% | 11.5% | 1981 | $1,263 | 25.3% | 87.6% | 3.7% |
| Sutton County | 2.63 | 40.1 | 12.0% | 24.0% | 23.5% | 1973 | $764 | 19.5% | 82.8% | 1.7% |
| San Saba County | 2.39 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 28.3% | 24.7% | 1979 | $1,030 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 3.3% |
| Irion County | 2.43 | 47.3 | 6.0% | 17.2% | 23.9% | 1980 | $2,225 | 26.8% | 91.8% | 0.6% |
| Llano County | 2.14 | 54.7 | 9.7% | 23.5% | 27.8% | 1990 | $1,091 | 31.8% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
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 Menard 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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