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San Antonio, TX

CSASan Antonio-New Braunfels-Kerrville MSASan Antonio-New Braunfels#1/54 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,479,835population

34.9median age

This community is a community of 1,479,835 with a median age of 34.9. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (64.6%) with a significant White community (23%). Median household income is $65,056. 84.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 52.2%, with a median home value of $235,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

64.6%955,906

White

23%340,436

Black

6.4%94,508

Asian

2.9%42,560

Two or More

2.4%35,759

Other

0.5%6,967

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1,851

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%1,848

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%47,723

High School Diploma

21.2%205,688

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%66,661

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%141,023

Associate's Degree

8.2%79,651

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%173,016

Master's Degree

7.8%75,544

Professional Degree

2.1%19,971

Doctorate

1.4%13,153

HS or Higher

84.6%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

$235,700median home value

$1,324median rent

52.2%homeownership

612,901total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 52.2%

Renter 47.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%12,276

$50K–$100K

7.6%22,061

$100K–$150K

11.3%32,831

$150K–$200K

15.1%43,739

$200K–$300K

29.2%84,632

$300K–$500K

24.2%70,072

$500K–$1M

7.1%20,403

$1M+

1.2%3,366

Rent Distribution

Under $500

11,580

$500–$750

10,952

$750–$1,000

36,009

$1,000–$1,250

53,528

$1,250–$1,500

53,313

$1,500–$2,000

61,753

$2,000+

28,560

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%15,493

2010–2019

12.6%77,097

2000–2009

15.5%94,989

1990–1999

10.7%65,798

1980–1989

16.1%98,896

1970–1979

13.3%81,641

1960–1969

9.8%60,358

1950–1959

9.3%56,712

1940–1949

5%30,759

1939 or earlier

5.1%31,158

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.2%389,452

Utility Gas

27.8%154,226

No Fuel

0.8%4,354

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%3,575

Solar

0.4%1,980

Fuel Oil

0.1%409

Other

0%267

Wood

0%244

Coal

0%74

Household Economyi

$65,056median household income

$33,929per capita income

16.8%poverty rate

6.1%unemployment

768,237labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%34,335

$10K–$15K

4.2%23,062

$15K–$20K

3.7%20,780

$20K–$25K

3.8%21,339

$25K–$30K

4.2%23,339

$30K–$35K

4.5%24,731

$35K–$40K

4.2%23,136

$40K–$45K

3.9%21,507

$45K–$50K

4%22,276

$50K–$60K

7.7%42,639

$60K–$75K

10.4%57,410

$75K–$100K

13.4%74,257

$100K–$125K

9.1%50,582

$125K–$150K

6.3%35,184

$150K–$200K

7.2%39,656

$200K+

7.3%40,348

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

25,270

Residentsi

49,893

Avg. Tenant Renti

$315/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

125 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing6,000 homes95% occupied$292/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers224 homes82% occupied$339/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab160 homes111% occupied$303/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 83,935 homes93% occupied$342/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC727 homes95% occupied$348/mo rent

811/PRAC182 homes98% occupied$350/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,056/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

87.5%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

11%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

71.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.2% of subsidized households are minority

20.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

222,13615%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

133,093

India

8,774

Philippines

4,809

China

3,292

Guatemala

3,064

Germany

2,063

Korea

2,037

Canada

1,622

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

706,519

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

707,095

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

90,474(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.4%Insured

17.6%Uninsured