San Saba County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
San Saba County, Texas has a population of 5,696, the 194th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $55,819 and the median home value is $168,700. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
San Saba County Quick Facts
How San Saba 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 | 5,991 | 5,696 | -4.9% |
| Median household income | $55,484 | $55,819 | No clear change (+0.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $134,639 | $168,700 | +25.3% |
| Median gross rent | $932 | $958 | No clear change (+2.8%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 62.6%
- Black: 2.5%
- Hispanic: 30.6%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 15.7%
- HS Diploma: 35.8%
- Some College: 21.0%
- Associate's: 3.5%
- Bachelor's: 16.1%
- Graduate+: 7.9%
Cities & Places in San Saba County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba | 3,056 | $50,373 | 15.2% | $124,000 |
| Richland Springs | 362 | $38,415 | 5.0% | $82,600 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
San Saba County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,696. It is the 194th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in San Saba County is 40.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in San Saba County is $55,819. This is 29% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $168,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 62.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 84.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for San Saba 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 Saba County, Texas?
San Saba County has a population of 5,696, making it the 194th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in San Saba County?
The median household income in San Saba County is $55,819 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.
How many cities are in San Saba County, Texas?
San Saba County contains 2 Census-designated places.