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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sinton

Texas · 5,533 residents · 3.447 sq mi
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Sinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,952. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,700. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,533
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,605 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sinton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,952
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,911 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,787
−40%vs 2000
vs $12,881 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
1.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25%(1,417)
Black3.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino71%(4,032)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(2,994)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(3,616)
Black3.8%(213)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(3,791)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.8%(1,704)
Diversity Score81.3%(4,498)
81
+54%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sinton, Texas?

Sinton, Texas has about 5,533 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sinton, Texas?

The typical household in Sinton, Texas earns about $18,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sinton, Texas expensive?

In Sinton, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Sinton, Texas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sinton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sinton, Texas?

About 28.5% of people in Sinton, 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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