McLennan County, TX Demographics
What is the population of McLennan County?
There are 270,590 residents in McLennan County, with a median age of 37.4. Of this, 49.07% are males and 50.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.42% of the resident pool in McLennan County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.41%. Additionally, 6.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 221,036 people in McLennan County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 270,590 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 132,780 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 137,810 | 0.8% |
Male Population 49.07%
Female Population 50.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.4 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 244,654 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,222 | 1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 16,714 | 4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.41%
Not Citizen 6.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,425 | 27.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 26,263 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,639 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,165 | 5.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 221,036 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.53%
Moved from Same County 9.82%
Moved from Same State 4.35%
Moved from Different State 2.68%
Same House as Last Year 82.62%
What are the employment statistics in McLennan County?
White-collar workers make up 73.11% of the working population in McLennan County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.89%. There are also 11,372 entrepreneurs in McLennan County (9.13% of the workforce); 85,405 workers employed in private companies (68.58%); and 16,855 people working in governmental institutions (13.53%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 91,047 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 33,482 | 2.8% |
White Collar 73.11%
Blue Collar 26.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,372 | 2.5% |
| Private Companies | 85,405 | 1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,855 | 1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,897 | -2.4% |
Self Employees 9.13%
Private Companies 68.58%
Governmental Workers 13.53%
Not for Profit Companies 8.75%
How many households are there in McLennan County?
There are a total of 98,176 households in McLennan County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.47% of these McLennan County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.53%. Additionally, 32.3% of households have children and 67.7% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 98,176 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 64,274 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 33,902 | 0.5% |
Family Households 65.47%
Non-Family Households 34.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 31,715 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 66,461 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 32.3%
Households without Children 67.7%
What are the median and average incomes in McLennan County?
The average annual household income in McLennan County is $88,280, while the median household income sits at $66,562 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,987, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,732. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,841 and $53,854, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,280 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $66,562 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 212,217 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in McLennan County?
There are 109,735 housing units in McLennan County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 98,176 occupied housing units in McLennan County, 60.29% are owner-occupied, while 39.71% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.69% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $211,650. In general, housing costs reach $1,040 per month in McLennan County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 109,735 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,282 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,523 | -8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13,868 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,846 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,229 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16,566 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12,265 | -3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13,431 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 13,044 | 15.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 681 | 163.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 98,176 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 59,193 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $38,983 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 60.29%
Renter Occupied 39.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 30,595 | 0.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 28,598 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $211,650 | 20.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $155,500 | 34.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,040 | 14.5% |
With Mortgage 51.69%
Without Mortgage 48.31%
What is the level of education in McLennan County?
Approximately 36.39% of the population in McLennan County holds a high school degree (that's 74,403 residents), while 26.72% have attained a college certificate (54,628 locals) and 15.05% have a bachelor's degree (30,765 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,873 | -4.9% |
| Some High School | 74,403 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 54,628 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 18,334 | -3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30,765 | 2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,480 | 9.6% |
No High School 4.34%
Some High School 36.39%
Some College 26.72%
Associate Degree 8.97%
Bachelor's Degree 15.05%
Graduate Degree 8.55%
What is the marital status of McLennan County residents?
A total of 80,083 people in McLennan County have never been married (which represents 36.28% of the total population), while 102,584 of them are wedded (46.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,964 (1.8%) and 21,887 (9.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 80,083 | 4.0% |
| Married | 102,584 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3,964 | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 12,195 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 21,887 | 21,887.0% |
Never Married 36.28%
Married 46.48%
Separated 1.8%
Widowed 5.53%
Divorced 9.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in McLennan County?
The top three means of transportation people in McLennan County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 109,529 residents commute by car, 2,617 prefer going to work by walking and 473 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 109,529 | -0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 473 | -20.0% |
| Bicycle | 286 | 93.2% |
| Motorcycle | 120 | 25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 17 | -73.4% |
| Walk | 2,617 | 19.8% |
What is the median and average household income in McLennan County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76524 | 4,053 | 1,452 | $75,435.00 | $115,031.00 |
| 76557 | 5,389 | 1,805 | $70,017.00 | $93,602.00 |
| 76624 | 2,587 | 918 | $67,708.00 | $96,702.00 |
| 76630 | 1,953 | 804 | $79,000.00 | $77,286.00 |
| 76633 | 6,348 | 1,996 | $106,700.00 | $131,771.00 |
| 76638 | 3,106 | 1,023 | $117,708.00 | $156,871.00 |
| 76640 | 2,953 | 1,091 | $52,074.00 | $74,363.00 |
| 76643 | 16,034 | 5,955 | $75,898.00 | $91,570.00 |
| 76654 | 173 | 84 | $65,417.00 | $76,637.00 |
| 76655 | 8,591 | 3,048 | $110,248.00 | $118,677.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.