McLennan County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 265,272 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 250.2 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.15% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.1 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 95,958 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in McLennan County grew by 15.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 263,586 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
McLennan County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,326 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.48% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in McLennan County is about 16% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $210,147 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.2% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in McLennan County is about 15.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,106 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in McLennan County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.8 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.6 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,604 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,983 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,359 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in McLennan County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
McLennan County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
McLennan County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | McLennan County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McLennan County, Texas.
What is the population of McLennan County, Texas?
The population of McLennan County, Texas is 265,272, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of McLennan County, Texas?
The population density of McLennan County, Texas is 250.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in McLennan County, Texas?
The median household income in McLennan County, Texas is $64,326, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in McLennan County, Texas?
The median home price in McLennan County, Texas is $210,147, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in McLennan County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in McLennan County, Texas is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.