Muenster is a city located in Cooke County Texas. Muenster has a 2024 population of 1,706. Muenster is currently growing at a rate of 2.46% annually and its population has increased by 10.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Muenster is $123,893 with a poverty rate of 8.51%. The median age in Muenster is 35 years: 39.7 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muenster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,384 | 94.66% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 587 | 2.45 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 302 | 3.11 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 225 | 1.4 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 55 | 3.18 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 5 | 1.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.2% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 6.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218 | 21.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 10.89% |
| High School Graduate | 281 | 27.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 273 | 26.56% |
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 | 965 | 888 | 324 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 35 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,250 | $71,458 | $40,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $84,167 | $65,833 |
| High School Graduate | $35,872 | $36,375 | $35,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,833 | $20,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,196 | $53,693 | $42,872 |
| Some College | $50,000 | $57,857 | $44,274 |
$46,196
Average Earnings
$53,693
Average Male
$42,872
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.36% of Muenster residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,294 | 123 | 9.51% |
8.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muenster is White, with 9.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muenster is White, with 9.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.28% |
| High School | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.12% |
| Some College | 2.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,083 | $153,811 |
| Households | $93,224 | $123,893 |
| Married Families | $117,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,250 | $70,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 5.02% |
| Native American | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.6%
Labor Force Participation
76%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
82.01%
Born in Muenster
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
98.56% of Muenster residents were born in the United States, with 82.01% having been born in Texas. 0.07% 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 | 1,911 | 41 | 2.19% |
| 2028 | 1,870 | 41 | 2.24% |
| 2027 | 1,829 | 41 | 2.29% |
| 2026 | 1,788 | 41 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 1,747 | 41 | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 1,706 | 41 | 2.46% |
| 2023 | 1,665 | 39 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 1,626 | 45 | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 1,581 | 39 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 1,542 | -93 | -5.69% |
| 2019 | 1,635 | 40 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 1,595 | 24 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 1,571 | 23 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 1,548 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,543 | 17 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,526 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,529 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 1,535 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 1,518 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |