San Antonio, TX

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2021 Population
1.43M
6.19% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.9
0.296% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.6%
0.449% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$55,084
3.11% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$167,700
7.02% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
683,174
4.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, San Antonio, TX had a population of 1.43M people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $55,084. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Antonio, TX declined from 1.53M to 1.43M, a −6.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,420 to $55,084, a 3.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Antonio, TX are White (Hispanic) (40.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.18%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.02%).

None of the households in San Antonio, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.6% of the residents in San Antonio, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Antonio, TX are The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) (8,095 degrees awarded in 2021), San Antonio College (3,926 degrees), and Northwest Vista College (420398) (2,838 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in San Antonio, TX was $167,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in San Antonio, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in San Antonio, TX was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

San Antonio, TX is home to a population of 1.43M people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.2% of San Antonio, TX residents were born outside of the country (204k people).

In 2021, there were 1.77 times more White (Hispanic) residents (587k people) in San Antonio, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 332k White (Non-Hispanic) and 220k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.6%
2021 Citizenship
91.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.6% of San Antonio, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Antonio, TX was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Antonio, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    587k ± 8.32k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    332k ± 3.6k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    220k ± 8.03k
65.7%
Hispanic Population
943k people

In 2021, there were 1.77 times more White (Hispanic) residents (587k people) in San Antonio, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 332k White (Non-Hispanic) and 220k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

65.7% of the people in San Antonio, TX are hispanic (943k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Antonio, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
204k people
14%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
213k people

As of 2021, 14.2% of San Antonio, TX residents (204k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Antonio, TX was 14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    30,253 ± 1,803
  2. Vietnam
    23,632 ± 1,159
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    17,567 ± 1,187

San Antonio, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of San Antonio, TX employs 683k people. The largest industries in San Antonio, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (92,945 people), Retail Trade (77,324 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68,915 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,809), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,924), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($54,740).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

683k
2021 Value
± 7,724
−4.74%
1 Year decline
± 1.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Antonio, TX declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 717k employees to 683k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Antonio, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (90,144 people), Sales & Related Occupations (71,065 people), and Management Occupations (59,847 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Antonio, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

683k
2021 Value
± 7,724
−4.74%
1 Year decline
± 1.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Antonio, TX declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 717k employees to 683k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Antonio, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (92,945 people), Retail Trade (77,324 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (68,915 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Antonio, TX, though some of these residents may live in San Antonio, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,050
Median earning men ± $547
$31,066
Median earning women ± $425

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,935), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,150), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,319).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,646), Public Administration ($45,885), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,189).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in San Antonio, TX awarded 32,918 degrees. The student population of San Antonio, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 52,253 male students and 79,134 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Antonio, TX are Hispanic or Latino (19,057 and 58.8%), followed by White (7,703 and 23.8%), Black or African American (2,738 and 8.45%), and Asian (1,243 and 3.84%).

The largest universities in San Antonio, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) (8,095 and 24.6%), San Antonio College (3,926 and 11.9%), and Northwest Vista College (420398) (2,838 and 8.62%).

The most popular majors in San Antonio, TX are General Studies (6,893 and 20.9%), General Business Administration & Management (1,569 and 4.77%), and Registered Nursing (1,513 and 4.6%).

The median tuition costs in San Antonio, TX are $31,800 for private four year colleges, and $6,232 and $18,534 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in San Antonio, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 131,387 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 131,387 students enrolled in San Antonio, TX, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 80,680 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 791 degree-majors awarded
  2. 683 degree-majors awarded
  3. 594 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Antonio, TX was General Psychology with 791 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in San Antonio, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 8,095 degrees awarded
  2. 3,926 degrees awarded
  3. 2,838 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) with 8,095 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 12,681 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Antonio, TX, which is 0.627 times less than the 20,237 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 19,057 degrees mean that there were 2.47 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 7,703 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,994) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in San Antonio, TX was $167,700 in 2021, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,700 to $167,700, a 7.02% increase. The homeownership rate in San Antonio, TX is 52.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Antonio, TX have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Antonio, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Antonio, TX is $55,084. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in San Antonio, TX was Census Tract 1915.04 with a value of $223,594, followed by Census Tract 1914.12 and Census Tract 1918.06, with respective values of $187,013 and $155,325.

Property

$167,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,836
$280,169
Median Property Taxes
±$4,304

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Antonio, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Antonio, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

52.3%
Homeownership
2021
65.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 52.3% of the housing units in San Antonio, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Antonio, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1915.04
  2. Census Tract 1914.12
  3. Census Tract 1918.06

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Antonio, TX was Census Tract 1915.04 with a value of $223,594, followed by Census Tract 1914.12 and Census Tract 1918.06, with respective values of $187,013 and $155,325.

The following map shows all of the places in San Antonio, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,084
Median Household Income
± $628
536k
Number of Households
± 6,721

In 2021, the median household income of the 536k households in San Antonio, TX grew to $55,084 from the previous year's value of $53,420.

The following chart displays the households in San Antonio, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Antonio, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.96%)

In 2021, 74.6% of workers in San Antonio, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (7.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Antonio, TX have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in San Antonio, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Antonio, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Antonio, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Antonio, TX (249k out of 1.41M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Antonio, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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82.8% of the population of San Antonio, TX has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 8.23% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 3.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.683% decrease from the previous year (1318 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1108 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 495 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,309 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bexar County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.683% decrease from the previous year (1,318 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bexar County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

17.2%
Uninsured
41.3%
Employer Coverage
17.8%
Medicaid
8.23%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
3.11%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Antonio, TX grew by 0.497% from 17.1% to 17.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Antonio, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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