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 173 years ago in 1849.
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 : | 14:55:19 (28th January 2023) |
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 | City in Texas, United States |
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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