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San Saba County

Texas · 5,730 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 $45,169. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% 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 $119,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,730
−7%since 2000
from 6,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024San Saba County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,169
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,201
+65%since 2000
from $15,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,622)
Black2.6%(160)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,333)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(2,950)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(3,690)
Black1.8%(106)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(1,749)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other4.1%(236)
Diversity Score62.7%(3,594)
Segregation Score19.8%(1,135)
Diversity Score
63
+32%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Saba County, Texas?

San Saba County, Texas has about 5,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Saba County, Texas earns about $45,169 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in San Saba County, Texas?

About 17.4% 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 13.3% 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 329 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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