Mertens is a town located in Hill County Texas. Mertens has a 2024 population of 158. Mertens is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 6.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 148 in 2020.
The average household income in Mertens is $49,581 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Mertens is 29.1 years: 21.8 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mertens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 87.69% |
| Other race | 15 | 11.54% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47 | 2.77 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 25 | 0 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 20 | 4.2 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 2 | 10.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.14
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 1.43% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 4.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 45.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 12.86% |
| Some College | 15 | 21.43% |
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 | 54 | 53 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,788 | $43,558 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,692 | $43,942 | $23,438 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$42,692
Average Earnings
$43,942
Average Male
$23,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.59% of Mertens residents speak only English, while 25.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 12 | 16.67% |
10.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
14.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mertens is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mertens is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.33% |
| Some College | 22.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,000 | $71,073 |
| Households | $43,365 | $49,581 |
| Married Families | $64,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
70.77%
Born in Mertens
86.92%
Native Born
13.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
13.08%
Naturalized
86.92% of Mertens residents were born in the United States, with 70.77% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 171 | 2 | 1.18% |
| 2028 | 169 | 3 | 1.81% |
| 2027 | 166 | 3 | 1.84% |
| 2026 | 163 | 2 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 161 | 3 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 158 | 2 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 156 | 3 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 153 | 4 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 149 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 148 | 18 | 13.85% |
| 2019 | 130 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 129 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 128 | 2 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 126 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 125 | 2 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 123 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 124 | -1 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 125 | 0 | 0% |