San Antonio: Demographics & People
San Antonio is home to 1,479,835 people, in 554,581 households. Population grew 1.4% from 1,458,954 (2022) to 1,479,835 (2024). Median age 34.9 years. Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 65% Hispanic or Latino and 23% White (non-Hispanic). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 7,000 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 59 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.4% from 1,458,954 (2022) to 1,479,835 (2024) — about 2.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,501,072 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,529,665.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,009,324 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,458,954 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,479,835 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 1,479,835 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 1,529,665 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.9y is 4.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,479,835 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 348,859 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 393,867.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 538,512.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 198,597 |
| Population under 18 | 348,859 |
| Median age | 34.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,479,835 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 704,055 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 101,390 |
| Asian residents | 44,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 939,737 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 36.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 2.9% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 6.4% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 64.6% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 23.0% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 15% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 942,318 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 280,815 |
| Share born in this state | 63.7% |
| Share born in another state | 36.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 19.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 15.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 206,048 |
| From Europe | 7,931 |
| From Asia | 620 |
| From Africa | 37,139 |
| From Latin America | 742 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 869 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 83 |
Households & Family Composition
554,581 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 338,609 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 348,193 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 338,609 |
| Married couples with children | 87,746 |
| Single-parent households | 13,707 |
| Average household size | 2.62 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 42,940 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 17,783 |
| Family households | 341,251 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 61.5% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 554,581 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 7,000 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,815,203 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 1,808,203 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 7,000 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 104,860 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 28,124 residents live in group quarters (1.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 28,124 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 35 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48029 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 029 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bexar |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48029 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bexar County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 68,580 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48029 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bexar County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 88.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 72.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 2,003,554 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 574 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 364 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,479,835, growing, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,479,835 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Bexar County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade