CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Angelo

Texas · 84,474 residents · 60.061 sq mi

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San Angelo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,534. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $48,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

84,474

−4%vs 2000

vs 88,439 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,406 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 1,472 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.8

−6%vs 2000

vs 32.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024100K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,534

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $32,232 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,353

−34%vs 2000

vs $17,289 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.5%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,100

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$365

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $458 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

59.2%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 60.8% in 2000

40.8% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+8%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic59.9%(52,934)

Black4.5%(4,013)

Hispanic / Latino33.2%(29,321)

Asian0.9%(812)

Other0%

Diversity Score64.4%(56,921)

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.3%(66,974)

Black4.6%(3,909)

Hispanic / Latino27.8%(23,463)

Asian1%(849)

Other15.1%(12,742)

Diversity Score69.1%(58,332)

Diversity Score

+7%vs 2000

vs 64 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.6%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.9%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 76.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.0%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.6 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 10.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Angelo, Texas?

San Angelo, Texas has about 84,474 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Angelo, Texas?

The typical household in San Angelo, Texas earns about $23,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Angelo, Texas expensive?

In San Angelo, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in San Angelo, Texas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Angelo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Angelo, Texas?

About 18.5% of people in San Angelo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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