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San Carlos

Texas · 3,130 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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San Carlos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,173. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,800. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,130
+18%since 2000
from 2,650 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,731 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.3
+5%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024San Carlos
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,173
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,080
+88%since 2000
from $4,296 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−55.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(69)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(2,572)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(3,082)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(93)
Diversity Score10.4%(326)
Diversity Score
10
+62%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
45.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Carlos, Texas?

San Carlos, Texas has about 3,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Carlos, Texas earns about $23,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Carlos, Texas expensive?

In San Carlos, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in San Carlos, Texas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Carlos, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Carlos, Texas?

About 34.7% of people in San Carlos, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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