San Jacinto County, Texas Demographics 2026
San Jacinto County, Texas has a population of 27,983, the 98th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,526 and the median home value is $183,100. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
San Jacinto County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 2,124 | $48,368 | 18.2% | $144,100 |
| Coldspring | 1,372 | $41,196 | 23.3% | $189,300 |
| Point Blank | 813 | $62,330 | 9.8% | $168,500 |
| Cape Royale | 524 | $80,461 | 0.0% | $279,400 |
| Oakhurst | 338 | N/A | 24.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
San Jacinto County is located in Texas with a total population of 27,983. 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 45.0 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in San Jacinto County is $59,526. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $183,100. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 84.2% 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 69.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.7% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.3%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for San Jacinto County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 27,983, 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 $59,526 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.
How many cities are in San Jacinto County, Texas?
San Jacinto County contains 5 Census-designated places.