COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Patricio County

Texas · 67,138 residents · 693.321 sq mi

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San Patricio County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,836. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% 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

Total population

67,138

+14%since 1990

from 58,749 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

97 / sq mi

+14%since 1990

from 85 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.0

+4%since 1990

from 30.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202470K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,836

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $22,864 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,425

+64%since 1990

from $9,425 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.0%

−7.3 ptssince 1990

from 25.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,300

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$518

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $336 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

68.2%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 68.3% in 1990

31.8% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−11%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic76.6%(44,998)

Black1.3%(793)

Hispanic / Latino50.4%(29,586)

Asian0.3%(163)

Diversity Score75.9%(44,595)

2000

White, non-Hispanic45.8%(30,749)

Black2.6%(1,767)

Hispanic / Latino49.4%(33,181)

Asian0.6%(389)

Diversity Score66.3%(44,535)

Diversity Score

−13%since 1990

from 76 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.0%

+2.1 ptssince 1990

from 11.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

71.4%

+10.8 ptssince 1990

from 60.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.8%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 3.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.0 min

−26%since 1990

from 20.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County, Texas has about 67,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Patricio County, Texas earns about $34,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Patricio County, Texas expensive?

In San Patricio County, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in San Patricio County, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Patricio County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.0% of people in San Patricio County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Patricio County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Patricio County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,389 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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