Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 539, Sandy Hollow-Escondidas'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

Sandy Hollow-Escondidas is a small community located in Texas, within Nueces County. The total population is 539. It ranks as the 1247th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas is 13.3 years. This is 63% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 74.8% of the population under 18, Sandy Hollow-Escondidas has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 82.2%. This is 496% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas is Hispanic or Latino, making up 84.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (84.2% vs 39.7%).

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, 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.