Mclennan County Summary

Life in Mclennan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mclennan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mclennan County:

  • The population in Mclennan County is 263,608.

  • The median home value in Mclennan County is $256,988.

  • The median income in Mclennan County is $63,888.

  • The median rent in Mclennan County is $1,106.

  • The unemployment rate in Mclennan County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Mclennan County is 17.1%.

  • The average high in Mclennan County is 82.7° and there are 92.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mclennan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mclennan County

Waco, TX Population 141,925

Hewitt, TX Population 16,244

Robinson, TX Population 12,668

Bellmead, TX Population 10,550

Woodway, TX Population 9,483

Lacy-Lakeview, TX Population 7,247

McGregor, TX Population 5,608

West, TX Population 2,571

Mart, TX Population 2,025

Beverly Hills, TX Population 1,631

Bruceville-Eddy, TX Population 1,529

Lorena, TX Population 1,506

China Spring, TX Population 1,420

Riesel, TX Population 1,337

Moody, TX Population 1,258

Valley Mills, TX Population 1,183

Gholson, TX Population 1,131

Crawford, TX Population 890

Golinda, TX Population 771

Leroy, TX Population 406

Hallsburg, TX Population 389

Ross, TX Population 192

Map Of Mclennan County

Mclennan County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Mclennan County is 82.7°.

  • There are 71.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.8 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:13 hours of sun each day in Mclennan County.

StatMclennan County
Mean High82.7
Nice Days71.88
Rainfall92.8
Snowfall0.4
Sunny Hours6:13
82.7°
Average High
92.8
Inches of Rain

Mclennan County Photos

Mart Texas Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 4.0
Robinsonshoppingcenter
Source: Public Domain
Brookshiresrobinson
Source: Public Domain
Aerial View Of Downtown Waco  Looking East
Source: Wikipedia User HuecoBear | GFDL
Wacotx Alicotower
Source: Wikipedia User Anthony George from Waco, | CC BY-SA 2.0
Burleson
Source: Public Domain

Mclennan County Demographics

Population over time in Mclennan County

The current population in Mclennan County is 263,608. The population has increased 2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 258,031 1.6%
2022 254,045 1.2%
2021 251,089 -

Gender in Mclennan County

  • Mclennan County is 51.0% female with 134,526 female residents.

  • Mclennan County is 49.0% male with 129,081 male residents.

Female
51.0% (134,526)
Male
49.0% (129,081)
Gender Mclennan County TX USA
Female 51.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mclennan County

Mclennan County is:

  • 54.7% White with 144,220 White residents.

  • 13.6% African American with 35,935 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 458 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 4,123 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 845 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 7,744 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.6% Hispanic with 70,219 Hispanic residents.

White
54.7% (144,220)
African American
13.6% (35,935)
American Indian
0.2% (458)
Asian
1.6% (4,123)
Hawaiian
0.0% (64)
Other
0.3% (845)
Two Or More
2.9% (7,744)
Hispanic
26.6% (70,219)

Table: Mclennan County By Race

Race Mclennan County TX USA
White 54.7% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 13.6% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 1.6% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 26.6% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Mclennan County, Texas

  • 6.8% of households in Mclennan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Mclennan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Mclennan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Mclennan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Mclennan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Mclennan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Mclennan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Mclennan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Mclennan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Mclennan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (17,805)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (11,701)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (23,087)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (20,939)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (31,045)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (44,496)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (33,523)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (41,208)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (20,310)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (19,489)
Income Mclennan County TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mclennan County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mclennan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (13,180)
9-12th Grade
7% (18,452)
High School / GED
27% (71,174)
Some College
23% (60,629)
Associate's Degree
10% (26,360)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (44,813)
Master's Degree
7% (18,452)
Professional Degree
2% (5,272)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,272)
Education Mclennan County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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