San Perlita, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 462, San Perlita's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

San Perlita is a small community located in Texas, within Willacy County. The total population is 462. It ranks as the 1295th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Perlita is 30.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Perlita is $74,688. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in San Perlita, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $56,600. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, San Perlita is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

San Perlita has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (95.9% vs 39.7%).

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 77.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Perlita, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.