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Mertens, Texas

Town in Hill County, Texas · ZIP 76666

  • Hill County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 156 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 47Households
  • $43,365Median household income
  • $91,400Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−1.4%
1201301401502000: 14620002010: 12520102020: 1442020146144
Population of Mertens at each census
CensusPopulation
2000146
2010125
2020144

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Mertens
Under $50k68.1%
$50k to $100k21.2%
$100k to $150k10.6%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $43,365 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Mertens
Owner occupied
24 units
Renter occupied
23 units
Vacancy rate
17.5%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Mertens compared with its county and state
Mertens compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureMertensHill CountyTexas
Population13036,66429,640,343
Median household income$43,365$63,147$76,292
Median age29.140.835.5
Median home value$91,400$163,100$260,400
Bachelor’s degree or higher8.6%18.5%33.1%
Foreign-born residents13.1%6.4%17.2%
Owner-occupied homes51.1%76.4%62.6%
Mean commute to work45.3 minutes30.8 minutes26.7 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 48, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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