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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Saba County

Texas · 6,186 residents · 1,135.313 sq mi
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San Saba County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,104. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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
6,186
+15%since 1990
from 5,401 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
−1%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024San Saba County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,104
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,309
+42%since 1990
from $10,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.6%
−17.2 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−28%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,949)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,001)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.6%(2,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,622)
Black2.6%(160)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,333)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score47.7%(2,950)
Diversity Score
48
+2%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 18.9 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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Compare San Saba County to nearby counties

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Income$67,620+125%
Home value$223,700+320%
Population4,580−21%
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SAN SABA COUNTY VS
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Income$67,530+124%
Home value$356,500+569%
Population23,353+304%
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SAN SABA COUNTY VS
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Income$54,043+80%
Home value$150,500+182%
Population7,472+29%
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SAN SABA COUNTY VS
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Income$81,736+172%
Home value$250,400+370%
Population23,657+309%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Saba County, Texas?

San Saba County, Texas has about 6,186 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Saba County, Texas earns about $30,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Saba County, Texas expensive?

In San Saba County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in San Saba County, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in San Saba County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.6% of people in San Saba County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Saba County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Saba County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 785 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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