San Marcos, Texas Population 2022
San Marcos is a city located in Hays County Texas. San Marcos has a 2020 population of 68,040. It is also the county seat of Hays County. San Marcos is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 50.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,267 in 2010.
The average household income in San Marcos is $54,535 with a poverty rate of 32.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,064 per month, and the median house value is $171,500. The median age in San Marcos is 24.2 years, 25.3 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
San Marcos Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Marcoswas:
- White: 84.29%
- Black or African American: 6.38%
- Other race: 3.85%
- Two or more races: 2.65%
- Asian: 2.47%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,290 | 84.29% |
| Black or African American | 4,034 | 6.38% |
| Some Other Race | 2,435 | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1,675 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 170 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.08% |
San Marcos Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,154 | 2.45 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 13,094 | 1.88 | 14.7 |
| Married | 6,212 | 3.12 | 64 |
| Female | 2,499 | 3.34 | 24 |
| Male | 1,349 | 3.36 | 27.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,500 | 5.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,304 | 7.67% |
| High School Graduate | 7,522 | 25.05% |
| Some College | 6,993 | 23.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,657 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,611 | 22.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,436 | 11.44% |
San Marcos Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,516 | 13,896 | 7,220 |
| Hispanic | 12,691 | 9,719 | 1,911 |
| Black | 1,495 | 1,403 | 278 |
| Other Race | 1,191 | 1,020 | 156 |
| Asian | 812 | 754 | 474 |
| 2+ Races | 636 | 585 | 184 |
| Native American | 143 | 143 | 47 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.37%.
$32,247
Average Earnings
$37,710
Average Male
$28,213
Average Female
San Marcos Language by Age
San Marcos Language
71.35% of San Marcos residents speak only English, while 28.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.28% of the population.
San Marcos Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,622 | 8,998 | 33.80% |
| Hispanic | 24,794 | 7,853 | 31.67% |
| Black | 2,960 | 998 | 33.72% |
| Other | 894 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 1,332 | 239 | 17.94% |
| Multiple | 1,405 | 199 | 14.16% |
| Islander | 52 | 20 | 38.46% |
32.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.64%
Male Poverty Rate
37.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in San Marcos
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Marcos is Islander, with 38.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Marcos is Multiple, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.54%.
San Marcos Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
San Marcos Married by Age and Sex
San Marcos Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
San Marcos Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,036 | 4.40% |
| Hispanic | 833 | 3.86% |
| Black | 321 | 9.10% |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 11.80% |
| Other Race | 76 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 23 | 13.53% |
San Marcos Veterans by Education
14.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.20%
Born in San Marcos
90.92%
Native Born
9.08%
Foreign Born
5.35%
Non Citizen
3.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.92% of San Marcos residents were born in the United States, with 68.20% having been born in Texas. 5.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68,040 | 1,088 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 66,952 | 1,088 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 65,864 | 1,088 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 64,776 | 1,088 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 63,688 | 162 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 63,526 | 1,800 | 2.92% |
| 2016 | 61,726 | 1,280 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 60,446 | 1,463 | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 58,983 | 4,580 | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 54,403 | 4,393 | 8.78% |
| 2012 | 50,010 | 2,323 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 47,687 | 2,420 | 5.35% |
| 2010 | 45,267 | 10,534 | 2.68% |
| 2000 | 34,733 | 5,990 | 1.91% |
| 1990 | 28,743 | 5,323 | 2.07% |
| 1980 | 23,420 | 4,560 | 2.19% |
| 1970 | 18,860 | 6,147 | 4.02% |
| 1960 | 12,713 | 2,733 | 2.45% |
| 1950 | 9,980 | 3,974 | 5.21% |
| 1940 | 6,006 | 872 | 1.58% |
| 1930 | 5,134 | 607 | 1.27% |
| 1920 | 4,527 | 456 | 1.07% |
| 1910 | 4,071 | 0.00% |