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San Augustine County, Texas
San Augustine County, Texas. San Augustine County had 7,722 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,918 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,874
Median household income
$50,408
±$7,814 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$99,900
±$18,701 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$591
±$150 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in San Augustine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,918 residents in San Augustine County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,722 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,874 over 531 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Augustine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,874 | 30,188,424 | −412 |
| Households | 2,940±231 | 10,992,816 | −511 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.20 | 2.69 | +0.27 |
| Housing units | 4,814±13 | 12,128,515 | −641 |
San Augustine County's population since 2000
From 8,946 in 2000 to 7,722 in 2025: down 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in San Augustine County?
San Augustine County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is San Augustine with 1,839 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| San Augustine | 1,920 | $27,500 |
|---|---|---|
| BroaddusGEOID 4810384 | 184 | $68,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Augustine County?
The median resident of San Augustine County is 50.5 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.4%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Augustine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5±1.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.8%±1.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 39.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.1%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.4%±2.0 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0%±2.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.4%±3.1 pts | 17.1% | +4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8%±3.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8%±3.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Augustine County earn?
Half of San Augustine County's 2,940 households earn less than $50,408 a year (±$7,814), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $49,662 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Augustine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,408±$7,814 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,203±$9,853 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,866±$3,722 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.1%±5.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.8%±13.4 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4%±5.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2%±4.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Augustine County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of San Augustine County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,900 by its owner (±$18,701). The median renter pays $591 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Augustine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,900±$18,701 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $591±$150 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1%±17.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,411±$121 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±5.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,814±13 | 12,128,515 | −641 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4%±5.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.5%±5.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Augustine County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across San Augustine County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in San Augustine County get to work?
73.3% of San Augustine County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | San Augustine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.5%±3.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5%±4.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3%±6.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±2.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±6.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min±4.4 | 26.7 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 are San Augustine County's census tracts?
San Augustine County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,324 (Tract 9502) to $66,538 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950148405950100 | 2,838±383 | $49,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248405950200 | 2,590±293 | $35,324 |
| Tract 950348405950300 | 2,446±331 | $66,538 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does San Augustine County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 177th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 201st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 149th of 254 |
| Median household income | 223rd of 253 |
| Median home value | 210th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 237th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 220th of 252 |
| Median age | 17th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Augustine County 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' school search.