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San Felipe

Texas · 691 residents · 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 $38,542. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $217,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
−20%since 2000
from 868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+25%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5397569731K1K1990201020202024San Felipe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,795
+27%since 2000
from $17,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+248%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(371)
Black25%(173)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(115)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score73.7%(509)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Felipe, Texas?

San Felipe, Texas has about 691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Felipe, Texas earns about $38,542 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 $217,900, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in San Felipe, Texas?

About 15.1% 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 26.0% 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 80 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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