McLennan County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48309 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 266,067 | — | #272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,643 | -11.3% | #1,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.0 years | -12.6% | #3,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,600 | -13.6% | #943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,173 | +0.9% | #583 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.6% | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McLennan County has a population of 266,067, making it the #272 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in McLennan County is $66,643, ranking #1,457 out of 3,222 counties — 11.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in McLennan County is $243,600 (-13.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,173/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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85.8% of residents in McLennan County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County, Texas has a total population of 266,067, making it the 272nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in McLennan County is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McLennan County is $66,643, which ranks #1,457 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in McLennan County is $243,600, 13.6% below the national median. Renters in McLennan County pay a median gross rent of $1,173 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McLennan County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
McLennan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.5%).
All data for McLennan County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.