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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Jacinto County

Texas · 16,372 residents · 569.243 sq mi
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San Jacinto County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,867. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 5,874 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,100. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% 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

16,372
−26%vs 2000
vs 22,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K19K22K26K30K1990201020202024San Jacinto County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,867
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,220 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,657
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,144 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $380 in 2000
US average: $450
84.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
2.1
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(17,972)
Black12.6%(2,796)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,084)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(8,585)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(13,526)
Black15.6%(2,546)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(357)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(300)
Diversity Score40.3%(6,596)
40
+4%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.9%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jacinto County, Texas?

San Jacinto County, Texas has about 16,372 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Jacinto County, Texas earns about $19,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Jacinto County, Texas expensive?

In San Jacinto County, Texas, the median home is worth about $41,100, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in San Jacinto County, Texas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Jacinto County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.6% of people in San Jacinto County, 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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