Texas

McLennan

260,579
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About McLennan

McLennan, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 6,206. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 260,579.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Waco Horror — Jesse Washington Lynching 1916, Waco Siege 1993, and 23 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020260,579
2010234,906
2000213,517
1990189,123
1980170,755
1970147,553
1960150,091
1950130,194
1940101,898
193098,682
192082,921
191073,250
190059,772
189039,204
188026,934
187013,500
18606,206
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in McLennan

Military engagements that took place in McLennan, Texas.

Waco Horror — Jesse Washington Lynching 1916
1916
Waco Siege 1993
1993

Historic places in McLennan

National Register of Historic Places listings in McLennan, Texas.

Washington Avenue Bridge
Waxo
Waco High School
Waco
Waco Suspension Bridge
Waco
Praetorian Building
Waco
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Frequently asked about McLennan

When does McLennan first appear in the US census?
McLennan, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 6,206.
What is the population of McLennan?
At the most recent federal census (2020), McLennan had a recorded population of 260,579.
Were any battles fought in McLennan?
2 documented military engagements took place in McLennan, including Waco Horror — Jesse Washington Lynching 1916, Waco Siege 1993.
How many historic places are in McLennan?
23 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in McLennan, Texas.
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