Megargel, TX Demographics

A map of Megargel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	177	129	69.1%	74.1%
Hispanic	48	24	18.8%	13.8%
Multiracial	17	16	6.6%	9.2%
Black	14	0	5.5%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	2.3%

Megargel, Texas has an estimated population of 256, a dramatic increase from the 174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 5.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Megargel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Megargel has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Megargel, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Megargel is ranked the 1501st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Megargel was ranked the 1593rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Megargel's White Population

177 residents of Megargel, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Megargel is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Megargel ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's White population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. White residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 74.1% to 69.1%.

Megargel is less White than neighboring Elbert (100% White), Olney (69.3% White), Newcastle (85.1% White), Archer City (92.5% White), and Seymour (77.7% White).

Megargel's Black Population

14 residents of Megargel, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Megargel is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Megargel ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Black residents' share of Megargel's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.5%.

Megargel is more Black than neighboring Elbert (0% Black), Olney (0.4% Black), Newcastle (0% Black), Archer City (1.1% Black), and Seymour (1.6% Black).

Megargel's Asian Population

0 residents of Megargel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Megargel is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Megargel ranks 727th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Megargel is less Asian than neighboring Olney (3.9% Asian).

Megargel's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Megargel, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Megargel is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Megargel ranks 1392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Megargel's population has increased from 13.8% to 18.8%.

Megargel is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbert (0% Hispanic), Newcastle (8% Hispanic), Archer City (1.1% Hispanic), and Seymour (10.2% Hispanic). Megargel is less Hispanic than neighboring Olney (22.5% Hispanic).

Megargel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Megargel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Megargel is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Megargel ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Megargel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olney (0.9% Native American/Other), and Seymour (0.8% Native American/Other).

Megargel's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Megargel, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Megargel is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Megargel ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 9.2% to 6.6%.

Megargel is more Multiracial than neighboring Elbert (0% Multiracial), Olney (3% Multiracial), and Archer City (5.4% Multiracial). Megargel is less Multiracial than neighboring Newcastle (7% Multiracial), and Seymour (9.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.