McLennan County's estimated 2026 population is 273,518 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McLennan County is the 21st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 235,904 and has seen a growth of 15.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McLennan County includes 63.65% White, 14.07% Black or African American, 3.7% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (63.65%)
Two or more races (16.41%)
Black or African American (14.07%)
Other race (3.7%)
Asian (1.61%)
Native American (0.52%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167,794 | 63.65% |
| Two or more races | 43,249 | 16.41% |
| Black or African American | 37,077 | 14.07% |
| Other race | 9,759 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 4,233 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 1,366 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McLennan County's average per capita income is $45,000. Household income levels show a median of $63,888. The poverty rate stands at 17.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,695 | $126,325 |
| Families | $83,268 | $106,701 |
| Households | $63,888 | $88,079 |
| Non Families | $33,955 | $47,847 |
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