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McDade, TX

Census-designated place in Bastrop County, Texas.

Population

1,070

Land area

4.1sq mi

People per sq mi

262

ZIP codes

0

McDade and its ZIP codes

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McDade at a glance

  • McDade is about 2.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,489, 36% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,300 (11% above Texas) and median rent is $1,208 a month.

Local data for McDade, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

McDade, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,489

Poverty rate

6.3%

Median home value

$314,300

Median rent

$1,208/mo

Homeownership

92.6%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

39.5

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (625), German Americans (84), Irish Americans (45).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bastrop County. PPP loans are for McDade.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,668

23,427 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,858

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$557M

FY 2026, $5,729 per person

Bastrop County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

McDade, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.2%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home11.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

McDade, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

408

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

474

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 39°F

36.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in McDade, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.9%

U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts

Diabetes

15.4%

U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.0%

U.S. 11.1% +10.9 pts

Cities near McDade

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Camp SwiftCensus-designated place7.4 mi12.1
Circle D-KC EstatesCensus-designated place8.2 mi9.3
PaigeCensus-designated place8.8 mi2.2
ElginCity10 mi7.2
BastropCity12 mi9.2
WebbervilleVillage15 mi2.1
CouplandCity15 mi1.9
ManorCity16 mi9.8
LexingtonTown17 mi1.3
WyldwoodCensus-designated place18 mi11.3
SmithvilleCity19 mi4.1
GarfieldCensus-designated place20 mi12
GiddingsCity20 mi5.3
Hornsby BendCensus-designated place21 mi9.4
ThrallCity21 mi0.5
Cedar CreekCensus-designated place22 mi18

Frequently asked questions

What county is McDade, TX in?
McDade is in Bastrop County, Texas.
What is the population of McDade, TX?
About 1,070 people live in McDade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near McDade?
Nearby places include Camp Swift (7.4 mi), Circle D-KC Estates (8.2 mi), Paige (8.8 mi), Elgin (10 mi), Bastrop (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023