San Patricio County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: San Patricio County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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San Patricio County, Texas has a population of 69,519, the 53rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,512 and the median home value is $180,400. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

San Patricio County Quick Facts

Population 69,519

Median Household Income $67,512

Median Home Value $180,400

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 37.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%

High School Graduation 83.9%

Cities/Places 22

Population 69,519 53rd of 254

Median Income $67,512 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 4.3%

Median Household Income

San Patricio

$67,512

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

San Patricio

$180,400

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 32.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.0%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

20.7%

75+

6.4%

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 Patricio County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sinton	5,513	$44,753	23.6%	$109,300
Mathis	4,322	$31,090	33.4%	$74,600
Taft	2,847	$67,431	23.4%	$124,200
Odem	2,128	$61,094	13.9%	$137,500
Gregory	2,081	$36,844	39.6%	$97,200
Taft Southwest	1,399	$50,769	8.3%	$92,900
St. Paul	1,165	N/A	17.6%	$61,400
Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres	1,020	N/A	10.7%	$206,800
Ingleside on the Bay	763	$88,500	4.3%	$267,500
Lake City	575	$60,769	17.7%	$85,800
Morgan Farm	467	N/A	33.2%	N/A
San Patricio	417	$48,750	14.6%	N/A
Del Sol	351	N/A	41.3%	N/A
Lakeside (San Patricio County)	337	$47,917	10.4%	$139,700
Tradewinds	319	N/A	0.0%	$95,600
Edroy	297	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Loma Linda	230	N/A	6.5%	$277,900
La Paloma Addition	107	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Rancho Chico	48	N/A	60.4%	N/A
Paisano Park	40	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Edgewater Estates	20	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Falman	13	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

San Patricio County is located in Texas with a total population of 69,519. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Patricio County is 37.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Patricio County is $67,512. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, San Patricio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% 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 56.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Patricio 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 Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County has a population of 69,519, making it the 53rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in San Patricio County?

The median household income in San Patricio County is $67,512 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in San Patricio County, Texas?

San Patricio County contains 22 Census-designated places.