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San Jacinto County

Texas · 26,384 residents · 569.243 sq mi
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San Jacinto County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,285. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,384
+19%since 2000
from 22,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K26K30K1990201020202024San Jacinto County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,285
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,220 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,453
+33%since 2000
from $16,144 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(20,204)
Black10.1%(2,662)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,880)
Asian0.5%(120)
Other1.4%(376)
Diversity Score48.1%(12,687)
Diversity Score
48
+25%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jacinto County, Texas?

San Jacinto County, Texas has about 26,384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jacinto County, Texas earns about $46,285 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in San Jacinto County, Texas?

About 9.6% 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 17.8% of people in San Jacinto County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jacinto County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jacinto County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,012 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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