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San Patricio

Texas · 453 residents (2025 est.) · 3.848 sq mi
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San Patricio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+27%since 2000
from 318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+39%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:453 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2843874905926951990201020202024San Patricio
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,576
+163%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+30%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+47%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(180)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(15)
Diversity Score66.1%(266)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 67.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2016
from 30.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Patricio, Texas?

San Patricio, Texas has about 403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Patricio, Texas earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Patricio, Texas expensive?

In San Patricio, Texas, the median home is worth about $134,400.

How educated are people in San Patricio, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Patricio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Patricio, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in San Patricio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Patricio, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Patricio, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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