McLennan County Demographics
A map of McLennan County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 139,693 | 53.6% |
Hispanic | 68,587 | 26.3% |
Black | 36,130 | 13.9% |
Multiracial | 9,184 | 3.5% |
Asian | 4,873 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,112 | 0.8% |
McLennan County, Texas had a population of 260,579 in 2020. It was 53.6% White, 13.9% Black, 1.9% Asian, 26.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McLennan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
McLennan County is the 20th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
McLennan County's White Population
139,693 residents of McLennan County identify as White, or 53.6%. This makes the White share of the population of McLennan County larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #151 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more White than neighboring Falls County (51.3% White), and Bell County (42.3% White). McLennan County is less White than neighboring Hill County (67.2% White), Bosque County (74.7% White), and Coryell County (55.6% White).
McLennan County's Black Population
36,130 residents of McLennan County identify as Black, or 13.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of McLennan County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more Black than neighboring Hill County (5.7% Black), and Bosque County (1.3% Black). McLennan County is less Black than neighboring Falls County (21.9% Black), Bell County (21.8% Black), and Coryell County (14.2% Black).
McLennan County's Asian Population
4,873 residents of McLennan County identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McLennan County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more Asian than neighboring Falls County (0.3% Asian), Hill County (0.5% Asian), and Bosque County (0.4% Asian). McLennan County is less Asian than neighboring Bell County (2.9% Asian), and Coryell County (2.2% Asian).
McLennan County's Hispanic Population
68,587 residents of McLennan County identify as Hispanic, or 26.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McLennan County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #130 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls County (23.4% Hispanic), Hill County (22% Hispanic), Bosque County (18.2% Hispanic), Bell County (25.2% Hispanic), and Coryell County (19.8% Hispanic).
McLennan County's Native American/Other Population
2,112 residents of McLennan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of McLennan County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Falls County (0.6% Native American/Other), Hill County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bosque County (0.6% Native American/Other). McLennan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bell County (1.9% Native American/Other), and Coryell County (2.2% Native American/Other).
McLennan County's Multiracial Population
9,184 residents of McLennan County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McLennan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, McLennan County is ranked #77 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
McLennan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Falls County (2.5% Multiracial). McLennan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hill County (3.9% Multiracial), Bosque County (4.7% Multiracial), Bell County (5.9% Multiracial), and Coryell County (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.