Mertzon, TX

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Mertzon Overview

885
TOTAL POPULATION
451
MALE POPULATION
434
FEMALE POPULATION
103.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,475
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,766
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,457
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
429
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Mertzon Zip Codes

Mertzon Area Codes

Race in Mertzon

The most populous races in Mertzon are White / Caucasian (560 | 63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (340 | 38.4%), and Some other Race (320 | 36.2%).
Race in Mertzon
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino34038.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian56063.3%
Two or more Races50.6%
Some other Race32036.2%
Total885100.0%

Ancestry in Mertzon

The most populous ancestries reported in Mertzon are Mexican (340 | 38.4%), English (243 | 27.5%), German (121 | 13.7%), Scottish (46 | 5.2%), and Irish (39 | 4.4%), together accounting for 89.2% of all Mertzon residents.
Ancestry in Mertzon
Ancestry# Population% Population
British182.0%
Danish70.8%
Dutch70.8%
English24327.5%
German12113.7%
Irish394.4%
Mexican34038.4%
Scotch-Irish273.0%
Scottish465.2%
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Immigrants in Mertzon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mertzon came from Central America (44 | 5.0%), Latin America (44 | 5.0%), and Mexico (44 | 5.0%), together accounting for 14.9% of all Mertzon residents.
Immigrants in Mertzon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America445.0%
Latin America445.0%
Mexico445.0%
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Sex and Age in Mertzon

Sex and Age in Mertzon

The most populous age groups in Mertzon are 10 to 14 Years (69 | 15.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (90 | 20.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mertzon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (4.7%)18 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years69 (15.3%)90 (20.7%)
15 to 19 Years16 (3.5%)29 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years46 (10.2%)6 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years13 (2.9%)41 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years55 (12.2%)64 (14.7%)
40 to 44 Years18 (4.0%)19 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years20 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years38 (8.4%)41 (9.5%)
55 to 59 Years40 (8.9%)63 (14.5%)
60 to 64 Years46 (10.2%)12 (2.8%)
65 to 69 Years9 (2.0%)15 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years49 (10.9%)16 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.4%)
85 Years and over9 (2.0%)5 (1.1%)
Total451 (100.0%)434 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mertzon

Median Family Size in Mertzon

The median family size in Mertzon is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (166 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (38 | 16.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mertzon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple166 (71.9%)3.06
Single Male/Father27 (11.7%)2.81
Single Female/Mother38 (16.5%)2.53
Total Families231 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Mertzon

Median Household Size in Mertzon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple166 (39.7%)3.06
Single Male/Father27 (6.5%)2.81
Single Female/Mother38 (9.1%)3.00
Non-family187 (44.7%)-
Total Households418 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mertzon

Out of a total of 418 households in Mertzon, 231 (55.3%) are family households, while 187 (44.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 100, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 187.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mertzon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-187 (44.7%)
2-Person Households100 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households63 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (55.3%)187 (44.7%)

Female Fertility in Mertzon

Fertility by Age in Mertzon

Average fertility rate in Mertzon is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mertzon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)128.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mertzon

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mertzon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mertzon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mertzon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)250.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mertzon

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mertzon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mertzon

Income Overview in Mertzon

Per Capita Income in Mertzon is $28,475, while median incomes of families and households are $74,766 and $54,457 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income885$28,475
Median Family Income231$74,766
Mean Family Income231$73,988
Median Household Income418$54,457
Mean Household Income418$62,436
Income Deficit231$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)88553.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)88546.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8850.33

Earnings by Sex in Mertzon

Average Earnings in Mertzon are $41,020, $53,846 for men and $24,955 for women, a difference of 53.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Mertzon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male254 (55.6%)$53,846
Female203 (44.4%)$24,955
Total457 (100.0%)$41,020

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mertzon

The most common earnings brackets in Mertzon are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (53 | 20.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (46 | 22.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mertzon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)46 (22.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (5.1%)20 (9.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)28 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99911 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (7.1%)19 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)9 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (6.7%)21 (10.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)18 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99933 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99923 (9.1%)27 (13.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (9.1%)7 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+22 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total254 (100.0%)203 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mertzon

Average earnings in Mertzon are $53,846 for men and $24,554 for women, a difference of 54.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,028, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $18,553. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,875, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mertzon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$18,553$0
High School Diploma$61,635$0
College or Associate's Degree$74,028$23,438
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,846$24,554

Family Income in Mertzon

Family Income Brackets in Mertzon

According to the Mertzon family income data, there are 81 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mertzon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999208.7%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995523.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994218.2%
$75,000 to $99,9998135.1%
$100,000 to $149,999114.8%
$150,000 to $199,999229.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mertzon

3-person families (45 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in Mertzon with $59,327 per family, while 2-person families (118 | 51.1%) have the highest median income of $24,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mertzon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families118 (51.1%)$48,667
3-Person Families45 (19.5%)$59,327
4-Person Families20 (8.7%)$0
5-Person Families26 (11.3%)$0
6-Person Families22 (9.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total231 (100.0%)$74,766

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mertzon

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mertzon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45 (19.5%)$48,646
1 Earner59 (25.5%)$47,708
2 Earners127 (55.0%)$87,946
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total231 (100.0%)$74,766

Household Income in Mertzon

Household Income Brackets in Mertzon

With 101 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mertzon, accounting for 24.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mertzon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000204.8%
$10,000 to $14,99992.2%
$15,000 to $24,999256.0%
$25,000 to $34,999378.9%
$35,000 to $49,9998019.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910124.2%
$75,000 to $99,9999422.5%
$100,000 to $149,999307.2%
$150,000 to $199,999225.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mertzon

The median household income in Mertzon is $54,457, with the highest median household income of $79,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 153 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mertzon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years153 (36.6%)$79,375
45 to 64 Years170 (40.7%)$51,125
65+ Years86 (20.6%)$40,278
Total418 (100.0%)$54,457

Poverty in Mertzon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertzon

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Mertzon, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (81.8%) and 20 females (48.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertzon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)20 (48.8%)
55 to 64 Years19 (22.1%)14 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (6.2%)34 (7.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertzon

According to the poverty statistics in Mertzon, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mertzon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years50 (100.0%)69 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years59 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years73 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years58 (100.0%)21 (51.2%)
55 to 64 Years67 (77.9%)61 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years58 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)11 (100.0%)
Total423 (93.8%)400 (92.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mertzon

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mertzon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mertzon

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mertzon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (70.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (36.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mertzon

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mertzon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (70.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (21.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Mertzon

Employment by Class of Employer in Mertzon

Among the 406 employed individuals in Mertzon, private company employees (298 | 73.4%), local government employees (62 | 15.3%), and state government employees (24 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mertzon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29873.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)133.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees6215.3%
State Government Employees245.9%
Federal Government Employees92.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total406100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mertzon

Employment Status by Age in Mertzon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years55 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years56 (54.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years29 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total429 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mertzon

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mertzon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School33 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma37 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree235 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total402 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mertzon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mertzon are Community & Social Service (32 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (32 | 7.6%), and Management (26 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mertzon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mertzon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (44.8%)32 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mertzon are Personal Care & Service (26 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (21 | 5.0%), Law Enforcement (21 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (20 | 4.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (14 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations in Mertzon

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Mertzon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (17.3%)67 (82.7%)
Total (Overall)246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mertzon are , and Office & Administration (99 | 23.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mertzon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mertzon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration24 (24.2%)75 (75.8%)
Total (Category)24 (24.2%)75 (75.8%)
Total (Overall)246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mertzon are Construction & Extraction (53 | 12.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mertzon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mertzon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mertzon are Material Moving (50 | 11.9%), Production (44 | 10.5%), and Transportation (24 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mertzon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mertzon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mertzon

Employment Industries in Mertzon

The major employment industries in Mertzon include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (140 | 33.3%), Educational Services (60 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (46 | 11.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (39 | 9.3%), and Public Administration (34 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Mertzon

Employment Industries by Sex in Mertzon

The Mertzon industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Retail Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mertzon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction114 (81.4%)26 (18.6%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (35.5%)20 (64.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (33.3%)26 (66.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total246 (58.6%)174 (41.4%)

Education in Mertzon

School Enrollment in Mertzon

The most common levels of schooling among the 223 students in Mertzon are middle school (123 | 55.2%), high school (36 | 16.1%), and elementary school (28 | 12.6%).
School Enrollment in Mertzon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool188.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2812.6%
Middle School12355.2%
High School3616.1%
College / Undergraduate188.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total223100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mertzon

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mertzon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mertzon

Business (64 | 39.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (35 | 21.5%), computers & mathematics (29 | 17.8%), education (27 | 16.6%), and visual & performing arts (8 | 4.9%) are the most common fields of study among 163 individuals in Mertzon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mertzon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2917.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3521.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business6439.3%
Education2716.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts84.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total163100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mertzon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mertzon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mertzon are males with 3 vehicles (87, accounting for 39.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (44, making up 47.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mertzon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle52 (23.3%)34 (18.6%)
2 Vehicles84 (37.7%)84 (45.9%)
3 Vehicles87 (39.0%)44 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)21 (11.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total223 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mertzon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mertzon are less than 5 minutes (157 commuters, 40.8%), 45 to 59 minutes (58 commuters, 15.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (46 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Mertzon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15740.8%
5 to 9 Minutes112.9%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes184.7%
20 to 24 Minutes266.8%
25 to 29 Minutes194.9%
30 to 34 Minutes4611.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes174.4%
45 to 59 Minutes5815.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes338.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Mertzon

The most common commute times in Mertzon are less than 5 minutes (80 commuters, 38.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (77 commuters, 44.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mertzon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes80 (38.1%)77 (44.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes18 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (5.2%)35 (20.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes40 (19.1%)18 (10.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes33 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mertzon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mertzon are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (61, 29.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (81, 46.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mertzon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM61 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (6.2%)19 (10.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM53 (25.2%)18 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (6.7%)21 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (5.2%)81 (46.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)29 (16.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mertzon

Occupancy by Ownership in Mertzon

Of the total 418 dwellings in Mertzon, owner-occupied units account for 370 (88.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 48 (11.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mertzon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37088.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4811.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units418100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mertzon

Occupancy by Household Size in Mertzon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18744.7%
2-Person Household10023.9%
3-Person Household6315.1%
4+ Person Household6816.3%
Total Housing Units418100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mertzon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mertzon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household161 (86.1%)26 (13.9%)
2-Person Household100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household50 (79.4%)13 (20.6%)
4+ Person Household59 (86.8%)9 (13.2%)
Total Housing Units370 (88.5%)48 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mertzon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mertzon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree150 (78.9%)40 (21.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124 (93.9%)8 (6.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mertzon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mertzon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6816.3%
35 to 44 Years9422.5%
45 to 54 Years7517.9%
55 to 64 Years9522.7%
65 to 74 Years6415.3%
75 to 84 Years81.9%
85 Years and Over143.4%
Total418100.0%

Housing Finances in Mertzon

Median Income by Occupancy in Mertzon

Median Income by Occupancy in Mertzon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied370 (88.5%)$59,423
Renter-Occupied48 (11.5%)$41,944
Average418 (100.0%)$54,457

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mertzon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mertzon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (7.8%)8 (16.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (16.8%)18 (37.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (23.8%)13 (27.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (23.0%)9 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more22 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mertzon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mertzon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30050 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799100 (27.0%)9 (18.8%)
$800 to $99925 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (8.9%)30 (62.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99988 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49937 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mertzon

Housing Structures in Mertzon

Housing Structures in Mertzon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32878.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments92.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other8119.4%
Total418100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mertzon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mertzon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached289 (88.1%)39 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (88.5%)48 (11.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mertzon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mertzon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms58 (15.7%)8 (16.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms183 (49.5%)31 (64.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms113 (30.5%)9 (18.8%)
8 or more Rooms16 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mertzon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mertzon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)9 (18.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas85 (23.0%)13 (27.1%)
Electricity257 (69.5%)26 (54.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke21 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mertzon

Household Vehicle Usage in Mertzon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle129 (34.9%)22 (45.8%)
2 Vehicles106 (28.6%)9 (18.8%)
3 or more Vehicles135 (36.5%)17 (35.4%)
Total370 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mertzon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mertzon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units212158
Median Property Value$101,400$165,500
Median Household Income$50,375$22
Monthly Housing Costs$540$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,112$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mertzon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mertzon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00061 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99943 (20.3%)8 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999108 (50.9%)143 (90.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mertzon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mertzon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99934 (16.0%)20 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (32.1%)22 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (18.9%)20 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (0.5%)45 (28.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)29 (18.3%)
Total212 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mertzon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mertzon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x138 (65.1%)79,135 (50,085.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x32 (15.1%)70 (44.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)8 (5.1%)
4.0x or more42 (19.8%)53 (33.5%)
Total212 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mertzon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mertzon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80077 (36.3%)20 (12.7%)
$800 to $1,49968 (32.1%)14 (8.9%)
$800 to $1,49955 (25.9%)33 (20.9%)
Total212 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mertzon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertzon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertzon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years188 (92.2%)16 (7.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
26 to 34 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years41 (41.4%)58 (58.6%)
55 to 64 Years139 (86.3%)22 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years78 (87.6%)11 (12.4%)
75 Years and older22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total752 (85.8%)124 (14.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mertzon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mertzon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen188 (92.2%)16 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mertzon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mertzon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039 (40.2%)58 (59.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99975 (53.2%)66 (46.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertzon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mertzon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (8.3%)171 (83.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)156 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)41 (41.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)139 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years78 (87.6%)49 (55.1%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)6 (27.3%)
Total117 (13.4%)690 (78.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mertzon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mertzon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (15.2%)14 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (81.8%)5 (45.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mertzon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mertzon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (81.8%)5 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mertzon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mertzon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mertzon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mertzon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (14.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mertzon

Computing Device Access in Mertzon

Computing Device Access in Mertzon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32678.0%
Smartphone36086.1%
Tablet16740.0%
No Computing Device225.3%
Total418100.0%

Internet Access in Mertzon

Internet Access in Mertzon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25761.5%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet327.7%
No Internet12930.9%
Total418100.0%

Mertzon Summary

Mertzon is a small town located in Irion County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,154 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Irion County.

History

Mertzon was founded in 1882 by a group of settlers led by William Mertz. The town was named after Mertz, who was a prominent rancher in the area. The town was originally located in Tom Green County, but was moved to Irion County in 1891.
Mertzon was a small farming and ranching community until the discovery of oil in the area in the early 1900s. This led to a boom in the town's population and economy. The town was incorporated in 1909 and the first mayor was elected in 1910.

Geography

Mertzon is located at 31°17'25" North, 100°45'25" West (31.290278, -100.756944). It is situated in the Concho Valley, a region of West Texas between the Edwards Plateau and the Rolling Plains.
The town is located on the banks of the Concho River, which flows through the town. The terrain around Mertzon is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Mertzon's economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production. The town is home to several large ranches and farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, wheat, and sorghum.
The town is also home to several oil and gas production companies. These companies produce oil and natural gas from the numerous oil and gas fields in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,154 people, 441 households, and 305 families residing in Mertzon. The population density was 545.3 people per square mile (210.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Mertzon was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,000. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Mertzon is a small town located in Irion County, Texas. It was founded in 1882 and has a population of 1,154 as of the 2010 census. The town's economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production. The town has a diverse population, with a median income of $30,000 for households and $35,000 for families.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mertzon?
Total Population of Mertzon is 885.
What is the Total Male Population of Mertzon?
Total Male Population of Mertzon is 451.
What is the Total Female Population of Mertzon?
Total Female Population of Mertzon is 434.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mertzon?
There are 103.92 Males per 100 Females in Mertzon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mertzon?
There are 96.23 Females per 100 Males in Mertzon.
What is the Median Population Age in Mertzon?
Median Population Age in Mertzon is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mertzon
Average Family Size in Mertzon is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mertzon
Average Household Size in Mertzon is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mertzon?
Per Capita income in Mertzon is $28,475.
What is the Median Family Income in Mertzon?
Median Family Income in Mertzon is $74,766.
What is the Median Household income in Mertzon?
Median Household Income in Mertzon is $54,457.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mertzon?
Income or Wage Gap in Mertzon is 53.7%.
Women in Mertzon earn 46.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mertzon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mertzon is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mertzon?
There are 429 People in the Labor Forcein in Mertzon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mertzon?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mertzon.