San Jacinto County, Texas
San Jacinto County: County in Texas, United States
About
San Jacinto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,384 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,301 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coldspring. The county was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about San Jacinto County
| Population : | 29,301 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 1626 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 9.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 90.7% |
| Named for : | Battle of San Jacinto |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Capital : | Coldspring |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:44:19 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Jacinto County is located at 30°34'46"N 95°10'1"W (30.5795300, -95.1669000). It has 3 neighbors: Montgomery County, Polk County and Walker County.
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The largest city of San Jacinto County is Shepherd with a population of 2,424. Other cities include and Coldspring population 950. See all San Jacinto County cities & populated places.
San Jacinto County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Jacinto County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd | 2,424 | Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America |
| Coldspring | 950 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of San Jacinto County
San Jacinto County has 3 neighbours.
- Montgomery County county in Texas, United States
- Polk County county in Texas, United States
- Walker County county in Texas, United States
- Coldspring
Demographics
The population of San Jacinto County increased by 9.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,780 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,942 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,731 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,049 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,361 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,732 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,231 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,717 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,859 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,301 | 1.51% | estimation process |
People born in San Jacinto County (1)
Texas politician Ernest Bailes was born in San Jacinto County
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
