San Patricio County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

San Patricio County, Texas has a population of 70,181, the 52nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,704 and the median home value is $192,400. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

San Patricio County Quick Facts

Population 70,181

Median Household Income $69,70490% MOE ±$4,048

Median Home Value $192,40090% MOE ±$8,277

Poverty Rate 14.8%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 37.0 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.9%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.2%

Cities/Places 20

Population 70,181 52nd of 254

Median Income $69,704 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment 4.5%

How San Patricio 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	67,008	70,181	+4.7%
Median household income	$69,604	$69,704	No clear change (+0.1%)
Median home value¹	$150,269	$192,400	+28.0%
Median gross rent	$1,200	$1,291	No clear change (+7.6%)

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 Patricio

$69,704

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Patricio

$192,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 32.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.9%

Renter 33.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,291/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

20.6%

75+

6.5%

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 Patricio County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sinton	5,584	$51,701	25.0%	$142,000
Mathis	4,308	$35,271	29.5%	$81,500
Taft	2,871	$73,032	21.3%	$124,200
Odem	2,102	$69,267	11.5%	$89,400
Gregory	2,003	$47,167	39.1%	$117,700
Taft Southwest	1,635	$55,938	10.6%	$94,100
Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres	970	N/A	12.1%	$208,300
St. Paul (San Patricio County)	769	N/A	21.2%	N/A
Ingleside on the Bay	745	$95,804	2.4%	$305,500
Del Sol	543	$53,182	25.6%	N/A
Lake City	508	$51,000	19.9%	$101,800
San Patricio	403	$61,250	7.2%	$134,400
Tradewinds	390	N/A	0.0%	$96,000
Rancho Chico	384	$101,393	7.8%	N/A
Morgan Farm	358	$58,088	3.4%	$275,000
Edroy	341	N/A	0.0%	$162,100
Loma Linda	340	N/A	3.5%	N/A
Lakeside (San Patricio County)	339	$54,583	13.0%	$147,600
Falman	39	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Paisano Park	34	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

San Patricio County is located in Texas with a total population of 70,181. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Patricio County is 37.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Patricio County is $69,704. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $192,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, San Patricio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Patricio County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.9%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Patricio 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 Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County has a population of 70,181, making it the 52nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in San Patricio County?

The median household income in San Patricio County is $69,704 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in San Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County contains 20 Census-designated places.