San Jacinto County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 98th-largest in Texas

The population of San Jacinto County, Texas is 27,983 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 98th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,526, the median home value is $183,100, and the median age is 45.0.

The population of San Jacinto County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (26,480 → 29,326), a +0.73% annualized rate.

San Jacinto County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,983

Population

+0.73%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$59,526

Median Income

$183,100

Median Home Value

San Jacinto County covers 569 sq mi of land at 49.2 people per square mile.

About San Jacinto County, TX

San Jacinto County is a county in Texas with a population of 27,983. It ranks #98 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in San Jacinto County is $59,526, below the US median of $74,580. 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $183,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,018. The homeownership rate of 84.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in San Jacinto County reflects 15.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 39.1 minutes each way.

San Jacinto County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of San Jacinto County had a population of 26,480 in 2010 and 29,326 in 2024, a 10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,326 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.

29,326

Population (2024)

26,480

Population (2010)

29,326

Peak (2024)

0.75%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,480	-	-	estimate
2011	26,789	+309	+1.17%	estimate
2012	26,956	+167	+0.62%	estimate
2013	26,745	-211	-0.78%	estimate
2014	27,066	+321	+1.20%	estimate
2015	27,376	+310	+1.15%	estimate
2016	27,743	+367	+1.34%	estimate
2017	28,233	+490	+1.77%	estimate
2018	28,724	+491	+1.74%	estimate
2019	28,867	+143	+0.50%	estimate
2020	27,538	-1,329	-4.60%	estimate
2021	27,818	+280	+1.02%	estimate
2022	28,399	+581	+2.09%	estimate
2023	29,126	+727	+2.56%	estimate
2024	29,326	+200	+0.69%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.2%
Black or African American	8.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.0

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

21.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

10.1%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

8.5%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

12.8%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,526$-16,766 vs state
Mean household income	$81,516
Per-capita income	$30,234
Poverty rate	14.5%+4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	47.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.2%

Construction

16.9%

Retail trade

12.0%

Finance & real estate

9.7%

Manufacturing

8.6%

Education & health care

7.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.3%

Public administration

4.1%

The largest employment sector in San Jacinto County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

79.8%

Public transit

4.7%

Work from home

39.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$183,100$-77,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,018

Median rent

84.2%

Homeownership rate

14,487

Total housing units

72.3%

Occupied

27.7%

Vacant

15.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

80.4%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

24.3%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

21.8%

With a disability

81.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.4%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Jacinto County, Texas has a population of 27,983 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 98th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 49 people per square mile.

The population of San Jacinto County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (26,480 → 29,326), a +0.73% annualized rate.

The median household income in San Jacinto County, Texas is $59,526, with mean (average) household income of $81,516 and per-capita income of $30,234. 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In San Jacinto County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in San Jacinto County, Texas is 45.0 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in San Jacinto County is $183,100 and median monthly rent is $1,018. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,487 total housing units, 27.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in San Jacinto County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with San Jacinto County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.