San Saba County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Saba County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,802. It is the 192nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Saba County is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Saba County is $54,855. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, San Saba County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Saba County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 84.5%.