San Jacinto County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. 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%.