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San Patricio County

Texas · 64,804 residents · 693.321 sq mi
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San Patricio County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,189. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
64,804
−3%since 2000
from 67,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K61K64K68K71K1990201020202024San Patricio County
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,189
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,836 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,766
+35%since 2000
from $15,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(30,749)
Black2.6%(1,767)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(33,181)
Asian0.6%(389)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(44,535)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(27,330)
Black1.4%(902)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(35,248)
Asian0.8%(506)
Other1.1%(694)
Diversity Score65.5%(42,455)
Diversity Score
66
−1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County, Texas has about 64,804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Patricio County, Texas earns about $45,189 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in San Patricio County, Texas?

About 15.1% 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 16.6% 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 6,055 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 110Census Tract 102.02Census Tract 109Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 107Census Tract 108Census Tract 113Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 106.03Census Tract 112Census Tract 106.04Census Tract 102.01Census Tract 111Census Tract 105
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 78374ZIP 78336ZIP 78362ZIP 78387ZIP 78368ZIP 78390ZIP 78370ZIP 78359ZIP 78352
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