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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sinton

Texas · 5,676 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 $27,911. 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 $44,600. The poverty rate of 28.0% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,676
+3%since 1990
from 5,533 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,647 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+1%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sinton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,911
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,881
+65%since 1990
from $7,787 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
38.4% rent
1.6
−15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(3,616)
Black3.8%(213)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(3,791)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score81.3%(4,498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25%(1,417)
Black3.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino71%(4,032)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,994)
53
−35%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,676 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sinton, Texas?

The typical household in Sinton, Texas earns about $27,911 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 $44,600, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Sinton, Texas?

About 9.1% 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 28.0% of people in Sinton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sinton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sinton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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