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Population Review

San Antonio, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of San Antonio, Texas is 1,458,954 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Texas. The median household income is $62,917, the median home value is $219,700, and the median age is 34.6.

The population has grown 14.6% since 2010 (1,332,299 → 1,526,656).

1,458,954

Population

2924

People / sq mi

$62,917

Median Income

$219,700

Median Home Value

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San Antonio covers 498.9 sq mi of land at 2924 people per square mile.

About San Antonio, TX

The poverty rate is what most separates San Antonio from the typical city: 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. San Antonio is a city in Texas with a population of 1,458,954. It is the #2-largest of all cities in Texas nationally.

The typical household earns $62,917, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.2%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $219,700, with typical rent around $1,258.

Roughly 28.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in San Antonio: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

San Antonio city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of San Antonio city had a population of 1,332,299 in 2010 and 1,526,656 in 2024, a 14.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,547,253 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.00%.

2019 · 1.5M20102024
San Antonio city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,526,656

Population (2024)

1,332,299

Population (2010)

1,547,253

Peak (2019)

1.00%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20101,332,299
20111,357,120
20121,383,075
20131,408,339
20141,435,456
20151,464,043
20161,487,843
20171,511,154
20181,530,016
20191,547,253
20201,439,340
20211,454,238
20221,475,931
20231,502,711
20241,526,656

Race & Ethnicity

White48.3%
Black or African American6.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$62,917

Median Household Income

$32,983

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$219,700

Median Home Value

$1,258

Median Rent

52.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.3%

High School+

28.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

70.5%

Public Transit

11.8%

Work From Home

24.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.3%

Foreign Born

59.6%

Non-English at Home

8.2%

Veterans

15.5%

With Disability

82.5%

Health Insurance

95.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.7%
Construction8.9%
Information8.4%
Manufacturing5.6%
Retail Trade5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Common questions about San Antonio, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

San Antonio, Texas has a population of 1,458,954 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Texas.

The median household income in San Antonio, Texas is $62,917, with 13.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in San Antonio, Texas is $219,700, with median monthly rent at $1,258 and a homeownership rate of 52.4%.

The median age in San Antonio, Texas is 34.6 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 14.6% since 2010 (1,332,299 → 1,526,656).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.