McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County: County in Texas, United States
About
McLennan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 234,906 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 259,730 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waco. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849.
McLennan County is located in central Texas along the Brazos River. It was established in 1850 and named for Neil McLennan, an early settler and Ranger captain.
The city of Waco became the county seat in 1849. Waco began as a frontier fort and trading post, eventually growing into a commercial hub in central Texas.
Key Facts About McLennan County Today
Population: As of 2021, over 260,000 people live in McLennan County. The Waco metro area has about 277,000 residents.
Major Industries: Key industries today include education, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and retail. Major employers are Baylor University, L3Harris, Walmart, and Providence Health Center.
Attractions: Top attractions are the Waco Suspension Bridge, Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, and Dr Pepper Museum.
Things to See and Do in McLennan County
Some top attractions and activities in McLennan County include:
- Visiting the massive Cameron Park Zoo in Waco
- Touring the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
- Walking across the historic 1869 Waco Suspension Bridge
- Trying the sodas at the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco
- Exploring the shops, restaurants, and music venues in downtown Waco
Home to Baylor University and a burgeoning tourism scene, McLennan County offers a mix of Texas history, culture, and outdoor fun in central Texas.
Quick Facts about McLennan County
Population : | 259,730 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | McLean County, McLean County, McLean County |
Area : | 2746 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.8% |
Named for : | Neil McLennan |
Altitude : | 558 feet / 170 meters |
Capital : | Waco |
Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 20:53:32 (5th November 2024) |
Density : | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 9.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McLennan County is located at 31°33'9"N 97°12'6"W (31.5523800, -97.2017900). It has 5 neighbors: Bell County, Bosque County, Coryell County, Falls County and Limestone County.
McLennan County map
The largest city of McLennan County is Waco with a population of 141,377. Other cities include, Hewitt population 15,113, Robinson population 12,091, Bellmead population 10,835 and Woodway population 9,077. See all McLennan County cities & populated places.
McLennan County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLennan County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Waco | 141,377 | The 11th most populous city in Texas. |
Hewitt | 15,113 | City in Texas, United States |
Robinson | 12,091 | City in Texas, USA |
Bellmead | 10,835 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Woodway | 9,077 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Lacy-Lakeview | 6,803 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
McGregor | 5,413 | City in Texas |
West | 2,969 | City in McLennan County, Texas |
Mart | 1,983 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Beverly Hills | 1,980 | Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Northcrest | 1,785 | City in Texas, United States of America |
Lorena | 1,756 | City in Texas |
Bruceville-Eddy | 1,704 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Moody | 1,433 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Gholson | 1,127 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Riesel | 1,049 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of McLennan County
McLennan County has 5 neighbours.
- Bell County county in Texas, United States
- Bosque County county in Texas, United States
- Coryell County county in Texas, United States
- Falls County county in Texas, United States
- Limestone County county in Texas, United States
- Waco
Demographics
The population of McLennan County increased by 9.56% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 234,906 | - | census |
2011 | 237,852 | 1.24% | estimation process |
2012 | 239,368 | 0.63% | estimation process |
2013 | 241,443 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2014 | 243,166 | 0.71% | estimation process |
2015 | 245,444 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2016 | 247,553 | 0.85% | estimation process |
2017 | 251,631 | 1.62% | estimation process |
2018 | 254,196 | 1.01% | estimation process |
2019 | 256,623 | 0.95% | estimation process |
2020 | 259,730 | 1.2% | estimation process |
People born in McLennan County (6)
People born in McLennan County, including actor Amick Byram, First licensed female physician in Waco, Texas Hallie Earle, politician Jim Dunnam, .
List
- Jim Kendrick (NFL football player (1893-1941)) he was born in 22/08/1893
- Elle LaMont (American actress) she was born in 01/09/1981
- Marvin "Red" Burton (Texas Ranger) he was born in 10/08/1885
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Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
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Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
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San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
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Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
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