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San Augustine

Texas · 1,920 residents · 4.717 sq mi
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San Augustine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,519. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 555 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,700. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,920
−22%since 2000
from 2,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024San Augustine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,519
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,489 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,062
+48%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(894)
Black57.8%(1,430)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(127)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(1,641)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(629)
Black50.4%(968)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(272)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score77.5%(1,488)
Diversity Score
78
+17%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Augustine, Texas?

San Augustine, Texas has about 1,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Augustine, Texas earns about $28,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Augustine, Texas expensive?

In San Augustine, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in San Augustine, Texas?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Augustine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Augustine, Texas?

About 28.9% of people in San Augustine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Augustine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Augustine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 374 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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