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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

Total population
5,533
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sinton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.5%(415)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97%(388)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.2%(566)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.2%(454)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248.5%(473)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.3%(734)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413%(721)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.1%(448)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410%(553)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.6%(418)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845%(274)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.6%(89)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$263
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sinton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25%(1,417)
Black3.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino71%(4,032)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(3,616)
Black3.8%(213)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(3,791)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.8%(1,704)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican61.7%(3,447)
Puerto Rican0.6%(32)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.3%(19)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German2.5%(137)
English2.4%(135)
American1.1%(62)
Polish1.1%(59)
Irish0.9%(53)
Italian0.6%(31)
Czech0.4%(22)
Swedish0.3%(15)
Russian0.2%(13)
Scottish0.1%(6)
Norwegian0.1%(5)
Welsh0.1%(5)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Greek0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married51.7%(1,147)
Married36.5%(810)
Widowed2.2%(49)
Divorced9.6%(212)
Women 15+
Never married41.4%(851)
Married35%(719)
Widowed8.6%(176)
Divorced15.1%(311)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

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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