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Mertzon

County:
Irion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.519
State:
Texas

Mertzon is a city located in Irion County, Texas. Mertzon has a 2026 population of 767. It is also the county seat of Irion County. Mertzon is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 751 in 2020.

The median household income in Mertzon is $67,500 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in Mertzon is 36.9 years: 38.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.4 males.

767
Total Population
505
Density (mi²)
3 0.39%
Growth

Mertzon Population

Mertzon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202676730.39%
202576420.26%
2024762-17-2.18%
2023779101.3%
202276950.65%
2021764131.73%
2020751-1-0.13%
2019753111.48%
201874270.95%
2017735-27-3.54%
201676281.06%
2015754-16-2.08%
2014770-18-2.28%
2013788182.34%
2012770-8-1.03%
2011778-8-1.02%
201078650.64%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 38.9 years

Mertzon Adults

There are 547 adults, (156 of whom are seniors) in Mertzon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 342 (44.8%)
Male: 422 (55.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mertzon includes 66.75% White, 26.05% other race, 4.19% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51066.75%
Other race19926.05%
Native American324.19%
Two or more races233.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race19926.05%
White374.84%
Two or more races233.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White47361.91%
Native American324.19%

Mertzon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mertzon 's average per capita income is $53,100. Household income levels show a median of $67,500. The poverty rate stands at 6.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,148-
Families$81,375$82,126
Households$67,500$85,554
Non Families$53,650$90,383

$53,100

Average Income

$67,500

Median Household Income

6.02%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)