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Menard County, TX
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Menard County, Texas.
Population
1,955
Land area
902sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Menard County
Menard County at a glance
- Menard County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,043, 32% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Menard County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menard County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,043
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (453), German Americans (322), Irish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$21.42M
FY 2026, $10,918 per person
PPP loans
$2.31M
96 loans, 343 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,885
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Menard County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menard County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
306
Most often 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 County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Menard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Menard County, TX?
- Menard is the largest city or town in Menard County, with about 1,008 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Menard County?
- Menard County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76848, 76859.
- What is the population of Menard County, TX?
- About 1,955 people live in Menard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Menard County?
- Menard County borders Tom Green County, McCulloch County, Kimble County, Mason County, Concho County, Sutton County, Schleicher County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023