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San Augustine County

Texas · 7,918 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 $41,568. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,918
−11%since 2000
from 8,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+17%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024San Augustine County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,568
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,025 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,385
+50%since 2000
from $15,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(6,066)
Black27.8%(2,484)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(320)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(5,086)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(5,270)
Black22.3%(1,768)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(639)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other1.5%(116)
Diversity Score61.1%(4,840)
Segregation Score46.4%(3,676)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Augustine County, Texas?

San Augustine County, Texas has about 7,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Augustine County, Texas earns about $41,568 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in San Augustine County, Texas?

About 14.0% 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 26.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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