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Menard, TX
City in Menard County, Texas.
Population
1,008
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
489
ZIP codes
0
Menard and its ZIP codes
Menard at a glance
- Menard is about 4.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,144 a year, 48% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,800 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $673 a month.
Local data for Menard, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menard, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,144
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$72,800
Median rent
$673/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
60.7
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (388), German Americans (152), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Menard County. PPP loans are for Menard.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,095
432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.4M
FY 2026, $10,918 per person
How people get to work
Menard, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.7%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menard, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
306
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
70
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 29°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menard, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
Cities near Menard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdenCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| MelvinTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| BradyCity | 27 mi | 8.9 |
| JunctionCity | 29 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menard, TX in?
- Menard is in Menard County, Texas.
- What is the population of Menard, TX?
- About 1,008 people live in Menard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menard?
- Nearby places include Eden (21 mi), Melvin (23 mi), Brady (27 mi), Junction (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023