Menard County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 233rd-largest in Texas
The population of Menard County, Texas is 1,964 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 233rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $48,191, the median home value is $105,300, and the median age is 58.0.
The population of Menard County has declined 14.3% since 2010 (2,230 → 1,911), a -1.10% annualized rate.
1,964
Population
-1.10%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$48,191
Median Income
$105,300
Median Home Value
Menard County covers 902 sq mi of land at 2.2 people per square mile.
About Menard County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Menard County: a median age of 58.0, older than the national median. With 1,964 residents, Menard County is a county in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $48,191, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $105,300, with typical rent around $810.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Menard County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Menard County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Menard County had a population of 2,230 in 2010 and 1,911 in 2024, a -14.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,230 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.08%.
1,911
Population (2024)
2,230
Population (2010)
2,230
Peak (2010)
-1.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,230 |
| 2011 | 2,215 |
| 2012 | 2,205 |
| 2013 | 2,138 |
| 2014 | 2,129 |
| 2015 | 2,135 |
| 2016 | 2,097 |
| 2017 | 2,115 |
| 2018 | 2,103 |
| 2019 | 2,099 |
| 2020 | 1,961 |
| 2021 | 1,968 |
| 2022 | 1,979 |
| 2023 | 1,958 |
| 2024 | 1,911 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
58.0
Median Age
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Male
32.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.3% · Seniors (65+): 32.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $48,191$-28,101 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,099 |
| Per-capita income | $32,986 |
| Poverty rate | 11.6%+1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Menard County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
81.5%
Public transit
9.0%
Work from home
18.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$105,300$-155,100 vs state
Median home value
$810
Median rent
76.1%
Homeownership rate
1,309
Total housing units
63.6%
Occupied
36.4%
Vacant
23.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.2%
With health insurance
89.7%
With broadband internet
10.3%
Foreign-born
12.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.8%
With a disability
78.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
76.8%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Menard County, Texas has a population of 1,964 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 233rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Menard County has declined 14.3% since 2010 (2,230 → 1,911), a -1.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Menard County, Texas is $48,191, with mean (average) household income of $70,099 and per-capita income of $32,986. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Menard County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.2%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Menard County, Texas is 58.0 years. Residents are 47.5% female and 52.5% male.
The median home value in Menard County is $105,300 and median monthly rent is $810. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,309 total housing units, 36.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Menard County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Menard County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.