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McLean, TX
Town in Gray County, Texas.
Population
799
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
690
ZIP codes
0
McLean and its ZIP codes
McLean at a glance
- McLean is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,000, 20% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,000 (73% below Texas) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for McLean, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLean, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,000
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$76,000
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (201), German Americans (189), Mexican Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gray County. PPP loans are for McLean.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,007
7,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $5,126 per person
How people get to work
McLean, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled22.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLean, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,000
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLean, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near McLean
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlanreedCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LeforsTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| ShamrockCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| SamnorwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| MobeetieCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| HowardwickCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| WheelerCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| Lelia LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| QuailCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| HedleyCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| ClarendonCity | 27 mi | 3 |
| GroomTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McLean, TX in?
- McLean is in Gray County, Texas.
- What is the population of McLean, TX?
- About 799 people live in McLean, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McLean?
- Nearby places include Alanreed (7.6 mi), Lefors (18 mi), Shamrock (20 mi), Samnorwood (22 mi), Mobeetie (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023