San Augustine County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

San Augustine County, Texas has a population of 7,874, the 177th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $50,408 and the median home value is $99,900. The poverty rate is 27.1%.

San Augustine County Quick Facts

Population 7,874

Median Household Income $50,40890% MOE ±$7,814

Median Home Value $99,90090% MOE ±$18,701

Poverty Rate 27.1%90% MOE ±5.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.5%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Median Age 50.5 years90% MOE ±1.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.1%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.8%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 7,874 177th of 254

Median Income $50,408 36% lower than state

Poverty Rate 27.1%

Unemployment 9.5%

How San Augustine County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,286	7,874	-5.0%
Median household income	$49,663	$50,408	No clear change (+1.5%)
Median home value¹	$108,302	$99,900	No clear change (-7.8%)
Median gross rent	$807	$591	No clear change (-26.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

San Augustine

$50,408

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Augustine

$99,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.6%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 21.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.1%

$10K-$15K

7.7%

$15K-$20K

8.0%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

6.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

9.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $591/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

14.5%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

30.9%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in San Augustine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
San Augustine	2,054	$27,500	46.0%	$98,400
Broaddus	390	$68,929	3.3%	$88,400

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Population Overview

San Augustine County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,874. It is the 177th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Augustine County is 50.5 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Augustine County is $50,408. This is 36% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 97% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $99,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, San Augustine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Augustine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.4% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Augustine County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of San Augustine County, Texas?

San Augustine County has a population of 7,874, making it the 177th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in San Augustine County?

The median household income in San Augustine County is $50,408 with a poverty rate of 27.1%.

How many cities are in San Augustine County, Texas?

San Augustine County contains 2 Census-designated places.