City · Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, city, mostly in Bexar County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Medina County, Texas. San Antonio had 1,548,422 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,434,625 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,479,835 (±251). GEOID 4865000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,548,422
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,434,625 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,479,835 ±251
Median household income
$65,056
±$776 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$235,700
±$2,304 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,324
±$12 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is San Antonio and what county is it in?
San Antonio is a city mostly in Bexar County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Medina County, Texas. It covers 498.9 square miles of land, 2,875 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Antonio is in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | 1,434,620 | 100.0% |
| Comal County | land only, no residents | – |
| Medina County | 5 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in San Antonio, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,548,422 people lived in San Antonio on July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,434,625 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,479,835 (±251).
| Measure | San Antonio | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,479,835 ±251 | 2,067,341 | −28,248 |
| Households | 554,581 ±2,999 | 750,939 | +53,181 |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.01 | 2.70 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 612,901 ±2,122 | 820,780 | +64,428 |
San Antonio's population since 2000
From 1,144,646 in 2000 to 1,548,422 in 2025: up 35.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for San Antonio as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Antonio?
The median resident of San Antonio is 34.9 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 64.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.0%. 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Antonio | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±0.2 | 34.8 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±0.2 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±0.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±0.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 64.6% ±0.4 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.0% ±0.3 pts | 26.2% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±0.3 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.0% ±0.4 pts | 13.8% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.4% ±0.6 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±0.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±0.4 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6% ±0.5 pts | 16.0% | +0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±0.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0% ±0.5 pts | 31.8% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.2% ±0.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±0.5 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in San Antonio earn?
Half of San Antonio's 554,581 households earn less than $65,056 a year (±$776), against $72,341 in Bexar County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,556 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Antonio | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,056 ±$776 | $72,341 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,658 ±$999 | $98,061 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,929 ±$356 | $36,702 | +$2,061 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1% ±0.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9% ±1.1 pts | 19.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±0.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±0.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±0.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in San Antonio?
Owners occupy 52.2% of San Antonio's occupied homes and renters 47.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,700 by its owner (±$2,304). The median renter pays $1,324 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Antonio | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,700 ±$2,304 | $262,200 | +$55,526 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 ±$12 | $1,354 | +$103 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±0.9 pts | 44.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,801 ±$20 | $1,923 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.2% ±0.6 pts | 58.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.8% ±0.6 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 612,901 ±2,122 | 820,780 | +64,428 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±0.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7% ±0.6 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±0.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±0.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±0.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is San Antonio building?
Builders took permits for 5,320 new housing units in San Antonio in 2025 (3,888 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in San Antonio work and get to work?
68.3% of San Antonio's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | San Antonio | Bexar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±0.4 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±0.3 pts | 5.8% | +0.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3% ±0.7 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±0.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±0.5 pts | 14.6% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±0.2 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in San Antonio?
288 census tracts lie mostly in San Antonio, and 66 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,984 (Tract 1605.01) to $216,587 (Tract 1914.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1719.27Bexar County | 12,912 | $77,998 |
| Tract 1314.01Bexar County | 12,125 | $88,244 |
| Tract 1918.19Bexar County | 11,740 | $134,697 |
| Tract 1214.02Bexar County | 11,623 | $78,721 |
| Tract 1618.02Bexar County | 12,410 | $76,312 |
| Tract 1512Bexar County | 10,773 | $55,292 |
| Tract 1818.20Bexar County | 9,990 | $57,061 |
| Tract 1918.07Bexar County | 10,817 | $81,268 |
| Tract 1719.23Bexar County | 9,791 | $78,647 |
| Tract 1817.11Bexar County | 9,453 | $84,253 |
| Tract 1218.02Bexar County | 11,518 | $94,338 |
| Tract 1106Bexar County | 9,242 | $23,241 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in San Antonio) · Census block assignment files
How does San Antonio compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, San Antonio is the 7th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
San Antonio ranks 506th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 283rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th | 979 |
| Median household income | 506th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 425th | 978 |
| Median home value | 382nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 287th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 315th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 295th | 877 |
| Median age | 606th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 896th | 973 |
| Work from home | 248th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 554th | 976 |
San Antonio's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare San Antonio with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for San Antonio?
2 of the 57 figures for San Antonio on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Antonio are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in San Antonio.