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San Felipe

Texas · 739 residents (2025 est.) · 8.36 sq mi
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San Felipe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $232,700. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,334
+54%since 2000
from 868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5397569731K1K1990201020202024San Felipe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,203 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,384
+83%since 2000
from $17,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+19%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,700
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+176%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(483)
Black33.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(566)
Black35.4%(472)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(291)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,079)
Diversity Score
81
+16%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 43.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 11.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Felipe, Texas?

San Felipe, Texas has about 1,334 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Felipe, Texas earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Felipe, Texas expensive?

In San Felipe, Texas, the median home is worth about $232,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in San Felipe, Texas?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Felipe, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Felipe, Texas?

About 24.7% of people in San Felipe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Felipe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Felipe, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 723 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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