Population 5,696 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Saba County
Household size in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in San Saba County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
San Saba County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in San Saba County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. San Saba County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in San Saba County
Renters in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in San Saba County rent their homes (28.3%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 77.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.7% of the housing in San Saba County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in San Saba County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $420 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $562 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $639 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,030 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$610 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in San Saba County costs $1,030 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $610 a month since 2006–10, up 145%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in San Saba County
Bachelor's degrees in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in San Saba County: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in San Saba County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in San Saba County
| Period | San Saba County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in San Saba County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
San Saba County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba County | 2.39 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 28.3% | 24.7% | 1979 | $1,030 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 3.3% |
| McCulloch County | 2.32 | 45.3 | 14.9% | 33.4% | 21.5% | 1972 | $831 | 23.7% | 85.8% | 9.4% |
| Lampasas County | 2.72 | 44.0 | 10.4% | 19.9% | 13.9% | 1987 | $1,214 | 24.1% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| Coryell County | 2.68 | 34.4 | 11.6% | 41.4% | 14.3% | 1984 | $1,186 | 20.5% | 92.4% | 14.6% |
| Concho County | 2.94 | 43.3 | 6.2% | 19.5% | 39.8% | 1973 | $646 | 14.4% | 82.2% | 1.6% |
| Bell County | 2.79 | 33.7 | 14.5% | 43.5% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,422 | 27.2% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Falls County | 2.45 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 23.5% | 21.2% | 1979 | $872 | 20.7% | 88.0% | 5.8% |
| Irion County | 2.43 | 47.3 | 6.0% | 17.2% | 23.9% | 1980 | $2,225 | 26.8% | 91.8% | 0.6% |
| Reagan County | 3.58 | 28.8 | 12.7% | 30.0% | 20.0% | 1981 | $818 | 13.7% | 87.6% | 5.4% |
| Leon County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.0% | 23.4% | 25.2% | 1992 | $967 | 17.8% | 87.6% | 3.9% |
| Houston County | 2.46 | 45.0 | 11.9% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 1980 | $947 | 15.5% | 82.7% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up San Saba County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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