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Muenster, TX
City in Cooke County, Texas.
Population
1,329
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
0
Muenster and its ZIP codes
Muenster at a glance
- Muenster is about 4.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,333 a year, 13% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,700 (5% below Texas) and median rent is $1,424 a month.
Local data for Muenster, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Muenster, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,333
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$270,700
Median rent
$1,424/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (537), Irish Americans (114), Puerto Ricans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cooke County. PPP loans are for Muenster.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,739
16,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $6,939 per person
How people get to work
Muenster, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muenster, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muenster, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Muenster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MyraCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| St. JoCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| LindsayCity | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| GainesvilleCity | 12 mi | 19.3 |
| Leon, OKTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Thackerville, OKTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Valley ViewCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Burneyville, OKCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17.3 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| MontagueCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Nocona HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| Road RunnerTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CallisburgCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Lake KiowaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| NoconaCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| SangerCity | 23 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muenster, TX in?
- Muenster is in Cooke County, Texas.
- What is the population of Muenster, TX?
- About 1,329 people live in Muenster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muenster?
- Nearby places include Myra (4.4 mi), St. Jo (8.7 mi), Lindsay (9.5 mi), Gainesville (12 mi), Leon, OK (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023