Mertens, Texas
Town · Population 156 · #1182 in Texas
About Mertens
Mertens is a tiny community in central Texas, home to 156 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mertens is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 363 residents per square mile.
📰 Mertens News Today
- Geneva Cosby Obituary Jan 16, 2026 Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors · Jan 16
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- Texas A&M Softball Reveals 2026 Schedule Sports Illustrated · Dec 1
- Joan Marquart Obituary Nov 9, 2025 Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors · Nov 9
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What Makes Mertens Unique
- The only place in America named Mertens — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)156
Rank in state#1182 of 1,224
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density363/sq mi
Coordinates32.0590, -96.8942