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San Jacinto County

Texas · 27,402 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 $44,566. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,402
+23%since 2000
from 22,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K26K30K1990201020202024San Jacinto County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,566
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,220 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,618
+52%since 2000
from $16,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+69%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(19,170)
Black7.6%(2,083)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(4,822)
Asian0.3%(86)
Other2.8%(765)
Diversity Score56.8%(15,560)
Segregation Score16.2%(4,435)
Diversity Score
57
+47%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jacinto County, Texas?

San Jacinto County, Texas has about 27,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jacinto County, Texas earns about $44,566 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 $126,700, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in San Jacinto County, Texas?

About 15.2% 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 13.6% 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 11,030 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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