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May, TX
Census-designated place in Brown County, Texas.
Population
204
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
0
May and its ZIP codes
Local data for May, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for May.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,356
15,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
Environment and hazard risk
May, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
387
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in May, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near May
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird BayCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Rising StarTown | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| BlanketTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| EarlyCity | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| BrownwoodCity | 17 mi | 14.9 |
| Cross PlainsTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ComancheCity | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| CarbonTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| BangsCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| ZephyrCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| GormanCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| De LeonCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| Santa AnnaTown | 29 mi | 2 |
| CiscoCity | 29 mi | 5.4 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is May, TX in?
- May is in Brown County, Texas.
- What is the population of May, TX?
- About 204 people live in May, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near May?
- Nearby places include Thunderbird Bay (7.2 mi), Rising Star (8.6 mi), Blanket (13 mi), Lake Brownwood (16 mi), Early (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023