Menard is a city located in Menard County Texas. Menard has a 2024 population of 1,342. It is also the county seat of Menard County. Menard is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Menard is $45,797 with a poverty rate of 23.91%. The median age in Menard is 59 years: 54 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 74.41% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 17.92% |
| Other race | 80 | 5.9% |
| Native American | 23 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 705 | 1.86 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 408 | 0 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 212 | 2.83 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 45 | 3.42 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 40 | 3.65 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 8.1% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 4.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 7.09% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 33.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 12.43% |
| Some College | 257 | 23.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 451 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 514 | 359 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 202 | 154 | 0 |
| Other Race | 79 | 53 | 30 |
| Native American | 23 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 37.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,981 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,833 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $9,485 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,397 | $37,500 | $24,948 |
| Some College | $24,777 | $0 | $24,896 |
$31,397
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$24,948
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.56% of Menard residents speak only English, while 31.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 646 | 215 | 33.28% |
| Multiple | 239 | 92 | 38.49% |
| White | 579 | 81 | 13.99% |
| Other | 79 | 26 | 32.91% |
23.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.45%
Male Poverty Rate
30.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menard is Multiple, with 38.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menard is White, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.53% |
| High School | 27.84% |
| Some College | 20.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.06% |
| Female Employed | 33.19% |
| Male Employed | 8.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,477 | $69,278 |
| Households | $37,601 | $45,797 |
| Married Families | $80,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,595 | $28,175 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 12.43% |
| Other Race | 53 | 66.25% |
| Native American | 14 | 60.87% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.22%
Born in Menard
95.35%
Native Born
4.65%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
95.35% of Menard residents were born in the United States, with 84.22% having been born in Texas. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,338 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,339 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,340 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,341 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,342 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,343 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 1,357 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 1,350 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 1,345 | -35 | -2.54% |
| 2019 | 1,380 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,383 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,391 | 13 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 1,378 | -25 | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 1,403 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,398 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,405 | -43 | -2.97% |
| 2012 | 1,448 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,453 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,463 | 0 | 0% |