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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Saba

Texas · 2,637 residents · 2.709 sq mi
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San Saba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,758. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,637
−1%since 1990
from 2,675 in 1990
1990 – 2025
973 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 987 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+10%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024San Saba
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,758
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,192
+30%since 1990
from $10,883 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−21.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
28.3% rent
1.4
−48%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(635)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,436)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,757)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(831)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score55.2%(1,456)
55
+3%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Saba, Texas?

San Saba, Texas has about 2,637 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Saba, Texas earns about $27,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Saba, Texas expensive?

In San Saba, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in San Saba, Texas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in San Saba, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Saba, Texas?

About 19.6% of people in San Saba, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Saba, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Saba, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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