San Augustine County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48405 Republican

Located in Texas, San Augustine County has a population of 7,874 residents and a median age of 50.5 years, making it the #2,659 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 27.1%. The median home value is $99,900, and the median household income is $50,408, which is 33% below the national median.

7,874
Population
#2,659 of 3,222
$50,408
Median Income
-32.9% #2,749 of 3,222
50.5 years
Median Age
+29.8% #199 of 3,222
27.1%
Poverty Rate
+115.4% #3,043 of 3,222

Demographics

San Augustine County has a population of 7,874, making it the #2,659 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in San Augustine County is $50,408, ranking #2,749 out of 3,222 counties — 32.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.1% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.

Income#2,749
$50,408
-32.9%
vs nation
15th percentile
Per Capita#2,816
$26,866
-34.9%
vs nation
13th percentile
Poverty#3,043
27.1%
+115.4%
vs nation
6th percentile
Unemployment#3,065
9.5%
+79.4%
vs nation
5th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in San Augustine County is $99,900 (-64.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $591/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.

Home Value#2,987
$99,900
-64.6%
vs nation
7th percentile
Rent#3,062
$591
-49.2%
vs nation
5th percentile
Homeownership#1,510
75.1%
+16.6%
vs nation
53th percentile

Household Type

Education

In San Augustine County, 13.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.1% below the national average, ranking #2,959 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8% −59.1% vs nation
Rank #2,959 of 3,222
8th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in San Augustine County is 70.6 years. 27.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 19.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,782
70.6
-6.0%
vs nation
9th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,976
27.8%
+42.1%
vs nation
5th percentile
Diabetes#2,952
14.8%
+33.0%
vs nation
6th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,755
41.8%
+12.0%
vs nation
12th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,929
6.6
+16.4%
vs nation
7th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,889
5.4
+22.0%
vs nation
8th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,993
19.6%
+87.2%
vs nation
5th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,935
34.5%
+30.8%
vs nation
7th percentile
Food Insecurity#3,115
23.2%
+61.0%
vs nation
1th percentile

Substance Use

23.8% of adults in San Augustine County smoke , 42.8% are obese , and 17.7% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,925
23.8%
+32.5%
vs nation
7th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,786
42.8%
+12.9%
vs nation
11th percentile
Excessive Drinking#759
17.7%
-11.1%
vs nation
76th percentile

Safety

. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 45.6 per 100,000.

Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,766
45.6
+125.0%
vs nation
2th percentile

Families & Children

31.8% of children in San Augustine County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 45.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,904
45.2
+106.9%
vs nation
3th percentile
Child Poverty#2,923
31.8%
+67.4%
vs nation
7th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in San Augustine County is 62.7%. The mean commute time is 31.9 min, which is 15.7% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
62.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
th percentile

Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.9 min +15.7% vs nation
Rank #608 of 3,222
81th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, San Augustine County voted Republican with a margin of 56.2%. The vote was 21.6% Dem / 77.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +56.2%
21.6% 77.8%
Dem 3,747 votes Rep
2020 REP +50.6%
24.5% 75.1%
Dem 4,002 votes Rep
2016 REP +48.0%
25.5% 73.5%
Dem 3,563 votes Rep
2012 REP +34.6%
32.3% 66.9%
Dem 3,690 votes Rep
2008 REP +27.3%
35.7% 63%
Dem 3,715 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About San Augustine County, Texas

San Augustine County, Texas has a total population of 7,874, making it the 2,659th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Augustine County is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in San Augustine County is $50,408, which ranks #2,749 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.

The median home value in San Augustine County is $99,900, 64.6% below the national median. Renters in San Augustine County pay a median gross rent of $591 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In San Augustine County, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.

San Augustine County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).

All data for San Augustine County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.