San Antonio Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of San Antonio?
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There are 1,529,133 residents in San Antonio, with a median age of 33.8. Of this, 49.36% are males and 50.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.84% of the resident pool in San Antonio, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.83%. Additionally, 8.33% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,264,763 people in San Antonio currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,264,763 people in San Antonio currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,529,133 | 1.4% |
| Male Population | 754,815 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 774,318 | 1.4% |
Male population 49.36%
Female population 50.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.8 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,281,965 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 119,783 | 1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 127,385 | -3.6% |
Citizen US Born 83.84%
Citizen not US Born 7.83%
Not Citizen 8.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11,809 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 169,798 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 36,104 | 6.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 28,755 | 1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,264,763 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.78%
Moved from Same County 11.24%
Moved from Same State 2.39%
Moved from Different State 1.9%
Same House as Last Year 83.69%
What are the employment statistics in San Antonio?
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White-collar workers make up 78.7% of the working population in San Antonio, while blue-collar employees account for 21.3%. There are also 61,920 entrepreneurs in San Antonio (8.63% of the workforce); 518,631 workers employed in private companies (72.31%); and 91,355 people working in governmental institutions (12.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 564,449 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 152,750 | 0.1% |
White Collar 78.7%
Blue Collar 21.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 61,920 | 11.9% |
| Private Companies | 518,631 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 91,355 | 2.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 45,293 | 3.9% |
Self Employees 8.63%
Private Companies 72.31%
Governmental Workers 12.74%
Not for Profit Companies 6.32%
How many households are there in San Antonio?
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There are a total of 509,550 households in San Antonio, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.73% of these San Antonio households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.27%. Additionally, 33.12% of households have children and 66.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 509,550 | 1.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 319,627 | 0.0% |
| Non-family Households | 189,923 | 4.5% |
Family Households 62.73%
Non-family Households 37.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 168,786 | 0.0% |
| Households without Children | 340,764 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 33.12%
Households without Children 66.88%
What are the median and average incomes in San Antonio?
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The average annual household income in San Antonio is $71,917, while the median household income sits at $53,420 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,359, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,983. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,141 and $43,967, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,917 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $53,420 | 1.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 259,519 | 0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,228,943 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in San Antonio?
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There are 555,138 housing units in San Antonio, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 509,550 occupied housing units in San Antonio, 53.75% are owner-occupied, while 46.25% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $173,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,012 per month in San Antonio.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.34% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $173,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,012 per month in San Antonio.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 555,138 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 30,176 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 31,072 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 56,867 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 57,151 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 81,907 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 90,762 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 74,884 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 84,310 | -3.3% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 48,009 | 20.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 509,550 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 273,903 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 235,647 | 2.0% |
Owner Occupied 53.75%
Renter Occupied 46.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 157,058 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 116,845 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $173,800 | 6.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $123,500 | 7.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,012 | 2.2% |
With Mortgage 57.34%
Without Mortgage 42.66%
What is the level of education in San Antonio?
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Approximately 36.94% of the population in San Antonio holds a high school degree (that's 424,476 residents), while 24.35% have attained a college certificate (298,981 locals) and 15.47% have a bachelor's degree (177,821 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 81,639 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 424,476 | 1.0% |
| Some College | 298,981 | 2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 87,441 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 177,821 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 97,967 | 5.6% |
No High School 7.1%
Some High School 36.94%
Some College 24.35%
Associate Degree 7.61%
Bachelor's Degree 15.47%
Graduate Degree 8.53%
What is the marital status of San Antonio residents?
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A total of 479,579 people in San Antonio have never been married (which represents 39.53% of the total population), while 517,809 of them are wedded (42.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 35,796 (2.95%) and 151,439 (12.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 479,579 | 3.0% |
| Married | 517,809 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 35,796 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 64,309 | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 151,439 | 5.0% |
Never Married 39.53%
Married 42.68%
Separated 2.95%
Widowed 5.3%
Divorced 12.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in San Antonio?
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The top three means of transportation people in San Antonio use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 625,513 residents commute by car, 18,052 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 13,188 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 625,513 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 18,052 | -10.9% |
| Railroad | 43 | -23.2% |
| Ferryboat | 131 | 28.4% |
| Bicycle | 1,515 | 15.2% |
| Motorcycle | 850 | -5.1% |
| TaxiCab | 1,301 | 42.3% |
| Walk | 13,188 | 8.0% |
What is the median and average household income in San Antonio by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 78211 | 34,539 | 9,074 | $41,695.00 | $50,075.00 |
| 78201 | 50,336 | 16,631 | $37,518.00 | $53,727.00 |
| 78202 | 11,675 | 4,056 | $31,802.00 | $57,138.00 |
| 78203 | 6,162 | 2,088 | $32,967.00 | $40,138.00 |
| 78204 | 12,850 | 4,310 | $40,195.00 | $65,387.00 |
| 78205 | 1,503 | 1,127 | $33,411.00 | $49,178.00 |
| 78207 | 57,700 | 15,573 | $26,915.00 | $39,302.00 |
| 78208 | 4,549 | 1,789 | $18,855.00 | $31,096.00 |
| 78209 | 44,706 | 18,787 | $75,484.00 | $144,416.00 |
| 78210 | 37,061 | 11,828 | $41,109.00 | $55,713.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
