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Mertzon, TX
City in Irion County, Texas.
Population
764
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
503
ZIP codes
0
Mertzon and its ZIP codes
Mertzon at a glance
- Mertzon is about 4.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,500, 14% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 (53% below Texas) and median rent is $2,633 a month.
Local data for Mertzon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mertzon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,500
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$2,633/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (229), German Americans (88), Venezuelan Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Irion County. PPP loans are for Mertzon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,692
794 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.9M
FY 2026, $15,778 per person
How people get to work
Mertzon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit5.2%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mertzon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
273
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 29°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mertzon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Mertzon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChristovalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| San AngeloCity | 25 mi | 60.1 |
| CarlsbadCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Grape CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mertzon, TX in?
- Mertzon is in Irion County, Texas.
- What is the population of Mertzon, TX?
- About 764 people live in Mertzon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mertzon?
- Nearby places include Christoval (20 mi), San Angelo (25 mi), Carlsbad (26 mi), Grape Creek (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023