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CITY · 2010 ACS

San Carlos

Texas · 3,130 residents · 1.81 sq mi
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With 3,130 people, San Carlos is a city in Texas. The median age is 24.3, younger than the US median of 37.2. 34.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 36%. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. That trails the Texas median by roughly 53%.

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

3,130
+18%since 2000
from 2,650 in 2000
2000 – 2024
24.3
+5%since 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
1.81 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024San Carlos
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 510.5%(330)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.5%(329)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 1411.1%(346)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1911.1%(347)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.7%(241)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.4%(419)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413%(408)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5410.9%(341)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 646.1%(190)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 743%(93)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842%(64)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.7%(22)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,173
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$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%
34.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$45,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$490
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
79.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
4.33 people
+3%since 2009
from 4.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
15.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
30.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
−3%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(69)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(2,572)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(3,082)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(93)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican88.7%(2,421)
Honduran3.3%(90)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
47.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
35.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46.9%(660)
Married50.7%(714)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.3%(33)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(557)
Married44.4%(645)
Widowed5.5%(80)
Divorced11.7%(170)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

42.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2013
from 44.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
32.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
20.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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