San Angelo is a city located in Tom Green County Texas. San Angelo has a 2024 population of 98,994. It is also the county seat of Tom Green County. San Angelo is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 100,066 in 2020.
The average household income in San Angelo is $83,004 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in San Angelo is 34.7 years: 32.9 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
The city is the location of Angelo State University and Goodfellow Air Force Base, both of which have contributed to San Angelo’s growing population.
Since the early 20th century, San Angelo’s population has only continued to grow. The most recent estimates show that the community is up 8%, so this city is expected to continue its growth well into the future.
Before European settlers reached the area that would eventually become San Angelo, the people that inhabited the land were known as the Jumano people.
During the colonization period, the area was a considerable hot spot among nations. Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and finally the United States have laid claim in successive order over time. San Angelo as it is now known was born out of the efforts put into building Fort Concho. The industries that helped fuel the initial growth for San Angelo included farming and pleasurable vices such as visiting saloons and brothels.
Once the railroad was established, the town of San Angelo became a hub for transportation and eventually integrated the oil and gas present in the land into its most profitable industries.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Angelo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,594 | 71% |
| Two or more races | 15,558 | 15.65% |
| Other race | 6,764 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,522 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 1,290 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 602 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,447 | 2.44 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 16,969 | 3.23 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 14,340 | 1.24 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 4,929 | 3.1 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 2,209 | 2.73 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,902 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 4,811 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,203 | 15.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,416 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 17,624 | 27.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,994 | 6.24% |
| Some College | 17,089 | 26.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,432 | 31,478 | 10,593 |
| Hispanic | 25,960 | 19,290 | 3,557 |
| 2+ Races | 9,255 | 7,132 | 1,441 |
| Other Race | 4,577 | 3,237 | 783 |
| Black | 2,560 | 2,411 | 677 |
| Asian | 691 | 634 | 279 |
| Native American | 525 | 259 | 46 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,117 | $63,644 | $46,853 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,766 | $71,916 | $60,032 |
| High School Graduate | $34,381 | $40,895 | $26,686 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,559 | $34,428 | $23,918 |
| Overall | $41,418 | $51,463 | $34,403 |
| Some College | $41,098 | $55,063 | $33,460 |
$41,418
Average Earnings
$51,463
Average Male
$34,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.79% of San Angelo residents speak only English, while 25.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42,414 | 5,604 | 13.21% |
| White | 44,504 | 4,375 | 9.83% |
| Multiple | 14,795 | 1,393 | 9.42% |
| Other | 6,654 | 1,185 | 17.81% |
| Black | 3,897 | 825 | 21.17% |
| Asian | 963 | 33 | 3.43% |
| Native | 602 | 6 | 1% |
| Islander | 33 | 3 | 9.09% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.62%
Male Poverty Rate
13.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Angelo is Black, with 21.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Angelo is Native, with 1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.95% |
| High School | 10.97% |
| Some College | 9.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.25% |
| Female Employed | 8.63% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,409 | $96,558 |
| Households | $65,040 | $83,004 |
| Married Families | $95,780 | $114,438 |
| Non Families | $38,747 | $56,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,631
Number of Veterans
5,760
Male Veterans
871
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,279 |
| First Gulf War | 1,986 |
| Vietnam | 1,744 |
| Korea | 387 |
| World War II | 75 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,856 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,364 |
| 75+ | 1,300 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,124 |
| 55 to 64 | 987 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,188 | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,515 | 4.92% |
| Black | 498 | 16.88% |
| 2+ Races | 420 | 3.85% |
| Other Race | 387 | 7.53% |
| Asian | 102 | 13.16% |
| Native American | 25 | 4.33% |
| Islander | 11 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.77%
Born in San Angelo
94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
2.88%
Naturalized
94.3% of San Angelo residents were born in the United States, with 70.77% having been born in Texas. 2.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 97,654 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 97,922 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 98,190 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 98,458 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 98,726 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 98,994 | -268 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 99,262 | 136 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 99,126 | -278 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 99,404 | -662 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 100,066 | -1,063 | -1.05% |
| 2019 | 101,129 | 909 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 100,220 | 417 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 99,803 | -56 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 99,859 | 118 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 99,741 | 1,142 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 98,599 | 1,522 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 97,077 | 1,225 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 95,852 | 1,311 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 94,541 | 914 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 93,627 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 88,439 | 3,965 | 4.69% |
| 1990 | 84,474 | 11,234 | 15.34% |
| 1980 | 73,240 | 9,356 | 14.65% |
| 1970 | 63,884 | 5,069 | 8.62% |
| 1960 | 58,815 | 6,722 | 12.9% |
| 1950 | 52,093 | 26,291 | 101.9% |
| 1940 | 25,802 | 494 | 1.95% |
| 1930 | 25,308 | 15,258 | 151.82% |
| 1920 | 10,050 | -271 | -2.63% |
| 1910 | 10,321 | -87,333 | -89.43% |