San Jacinto County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

San Jacinto County, Texas has a population of 28,441, the 98th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,364 and the median home value is $209,300. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

San Jacinto County Quick Facts

Population 28,441

Median Household Income $65,36490% MOE ±$6,756

Median Home Value $209,30090% MOE ±$19,721

Poverty Rate 18.4%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.8%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 44.0 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 84.6%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 28,441 98th of 254

Median Income $65,364 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment 6.8%

How San Jacinto 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	28,180	28,441	+0.9%
Median household income	$51,215	$65,364	+27.6%
Median home value¹	$140,424	$209,300	+49.0%
Median gross rent	$970	$1,060	No clear change (+9.3%)

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 Jacinto

$65,364

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Jacinto

$209,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.6%

Renter 15.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,060/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

29.2%

75+

8.4%

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 Jacinto County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Shepherd	2,189	$53,750	16.7%	$157,300
Coldspring	1,274	$43,851	27.0%	$216,800
Point Blank	837	$69,583	12.2%	$191,400
Cape Royale	574	$74,830	0.0%	$316,700
Oakhurst	266	N/A	30.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

San Jacinto County is located in Texas with a total population of 28,441. It is the 98th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Jacinto County is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Jacinto County is $65,364. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $209,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Jacinto County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.8% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (19.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County, Texas?

San Jacinto County has a population of 28,441, making it the 98th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in San Jacinto County?

The median household income in San Jacinto County is $65,364 with a poverty rate of 18.4%.

How many cities are in San Jacinto County, Texas?

San Jacinto County contains 5 Census-designated places.