San Jacinto County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,418 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 46.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.1 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,480 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in San Jacinto County grew by 13.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,983 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
San Jacinto County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,537 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.31% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Jacinto County is about 22% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $257,692 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,018 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.2% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in San Jacinto County is about 21.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,018 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Jacinto County spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.9 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.9 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 274 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,510 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,369 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 992 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in San Jacinto County is 33 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
San Jacinto County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
San Jacinto County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | San Jacinto County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.5% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Jacinto County, Texas.
What is the population of San Jacinto County, Texas?
The population of San Jacinto County, Texas is 29,418, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of San Jacinto County, Texas?
The population density of San Jacinto County, Texas is 46.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in San Jacinto County, Texas?
The median household income in San Jacinto County, Texas is $59,537, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in San Jacinto County, Texas?
The median home price in San Jacinto County, Texas is $257,692, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in San Jacinto County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in San Jacinto County, Texas is 7.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.