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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Augustine County

Texas · 8,946 residents · 530.659 sq mi
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San Augustine County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,025. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,100. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,946
+12%since 1990
from 7,999 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+3%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024San Augustine County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,025
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,134 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,548
+91%since 1990
from $8,151 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
18.6% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(5,663)
Black28%(2,243)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.5%(4,361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(6,066)
Black27.8%(2,484)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(320)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score56.8%(5,086)
57
+4%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Augustine County, Texas?

San Augustine County, Texas has about 8,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Augustine County, Texas?

The typical household in San Augustine County, Texas earns about $27,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Augustine County, Texas expensive?

In San Augustine County, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in San Augustine County, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Augustine County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Augustine County, Texas?

About 21.2% of people in San Augustine County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Augustine County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Augustine County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 947 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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