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Santa Rita Ranch

Texas · 6,586 residents · 3.954 sq mi
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#5Fastest growingof 6,811+108.9%#16Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.9%#129Most work-from-homeof 6,82635.7%#140Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.1%
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Santa Rita Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,592. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $515,700. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,586
+62%since 2023
from 4,055 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
+62%since 2023
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−5%since 2023
from 35.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K20202024Santa Rita Ranch
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.9%(721)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(463)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.5%(623)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(330)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(220)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.8%(1,109)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.5%(1,546)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(558)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.2%(739)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.3%(217)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.8%(50)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,592
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $141,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,537
+7%since 2023
from $53,635 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
+2%since 2023
from 0.300 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $464,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,701
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,227 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+64.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,805)
Black1.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(743)
Asian3.5%(143)
Other7.6%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(4,144)
Black2.3%(149)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(1,174)
Asian11.1%(731)
Other5.9%(388)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.8%(909)
Panamanian1.7%(113)
Peruvian0.3%(18)
Puerto Rican0.2%(16)
Salvadoran0.1%(9)
Spaniard0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian8.6%(568)
Filipino1%(63)
Nepalese0.8%(50)
Vietnamese0.3%(23)
Korean0.2%(14)
Thai0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German12.7%(835)
Scottish11%(727)
Italian10.4%(686)
English7.2%(474)
Irish6.5%(428)
American5.5%(361)
Polish3.5%(228)
French2.9%(190)
British2.6%(169)
Czech1.3%(84)
Dutch1.2%(78)
Norwegian1.2%(78)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.9%(56)
Swedish0.7%(45)
Belgian0.5%(34)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
Croatian0.3%(20)
Ukrainian0.3%(20)
Welsh0.2%(12)
Serbian0.2%(10)
Russian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+15%since 2023
from 32.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(482)
Married72.6%(1,691)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.7%(156)
Women 15+
Never married19%(465)
Married69.1%(1,694)
Widowed2.6%(63)
Divorced9.3%(228)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas?

Santa Rita Ranch, Texas has about 6,586 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas?

The typical household in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas earns about $160,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rita Ranch, Texas expensive?

In Santa Rita Ranch, Texas, the median home is worth about $515,700, and the typical rent is about $2,701 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas?

About 0.9% of people in Santa Rita Ranch, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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