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San Leon

Texas · 4,970 residents · 4.751 sq mi
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San Leon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
4,970
+14%since 2000
from 4,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+11%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024San Leon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,341
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,687 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,815
+23%since 2000
from $19,422 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,270)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(627)
Asian7.5%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(2,089)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(3,408)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(1,156)
Asian5.7%(281)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,822)
Diversity Score
57
+19%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Leon, Texas?

San Leon, Texas has about 4,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Leon, Texas earns about $47,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Leon, Texas expensive?

In San Leon, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in San Leon, Texas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Leon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Leon, Texas?

About 16.1% of people in San Leon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Leon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Leon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,642 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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