San Marcos, TX

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67,143
TOTAL POPULATION
31,946
MALE POPULATION
35,197
FEMALE POPULATION
90.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,282
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,805
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,394
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,714
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39,755
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in San Marcos

The most populous races in San Marcos are White / Caucasian (44,320 | 66.0%), Hispanic or Latino (28,124 | 41.9%), and Two or more Races (11,984 | 17.8%).
Race in San Marcos
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,5492.3%
Black / African American4,1356.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific650.1%
Hispanic or Latino28,12441.9%
Native / Alaskan3220.5%
White / Caucasian44,32066.0%
Two or more Races11,98417.8%
Some other Race4,7687.1%
Total67,143100.0%

Ancestry in San Marcos

The most populous ancestries reported in San Marcos are Mexican (23,399 | 34.8%), German (7,743 | 11.5%), Irish (5,436 | 8.1%), English (4,642 | 6.9%), and Central American (1,645 | 2.5%), together accounting for 63.8% of all San Marcos residents.
Ancestry in San Marcos
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4810.7%
American1,3142.0%
Apache990.2%
Arab3590.5%
Argentinean350.1%
Armenian1040.2%
Austrian540.1%
Belgian1230.2%
Bhutanese1810.3%
Blackfeet860.1%
Bolivian3540.5%
Brazilian300.0%
British4400.7%
Burmese1010.2%
Cambodian50.0%
Canadian330.1%
Central American1,6452.5%
Central American Indian120.0%
Cherokee1790.3%
Cheyenne100.0%
Chilean210.0%
Choctaw2260.3%
Colombian890.1%
Comanche150.0%
Costa Rican270.0%
Creek250.0%
Croatian70.0%
Cuban1390.2%
Czech5070.8%
Czechoslovakian500.1%
Danish240.0%
Dominican160.0%
Dutch3500.5%
Eastern European760.1%
Ecuadorian510.1%
Egyptian850.1%
English4,6426.9%
European8111.2%
Filipino110.0%
French1,1881.8%
French Canadian2490.4%
German7,74311.5%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek570.1%
Guatemalan90.0%
Haitian180.0%
Honduran2730.4%
Hungarian490.1%
Indian (Asian)3130.5%
Indonesian140.0%
Iranian3710.5%
Iraqi150.0%
Irish5,4368.1%
Italian1,3662.0%
Jamaican2310.3%
Korean4650.7%
Laotian300.0%
Latvian300.0%
Lebanese740.1%
Liberian60.0%
Lithuanian280.0%
Mexican23,39934.8%
Mexican American Indian1,1211.7%
Mongolian140.0%
Native Hawaiian1550.2%
Navajo90.0%
Nicaraguan1540.2%
Nigerian1140.2%
Northern European500.1%
Norwegian4820.7%
Pakistani440.1%
Palestinian860.1%
Panamanian530.1%
Pennsylvania German160.0%
Peruvian110.0%
Polish7351.1%
Portuguese520.1%
Puerto Rican6030.9%
Russian2760.4%
Salvadoran1,1291.7%
Scandinavian1040.2%
Scotch-Irish5540.8%
Scottish1,3372.0%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux290.0%
Slavic230.0%
Slovak410.1%
Slovene220.0%
South American6571.0%
Spaniard2610.4%
Spanish1190.2%
Sri Lankan3300.5%
Subsaharan African6691.0%
Swedish3360.5%
Swiss360.1%
Thai6290.9%
Tongan110.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian180.0%
Turkish270.0%
Ukrainian50.0%
Venezuelan960.1%
Vietnamese70.0%
Welsh4060.6%
West Indian60.0%
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Immigrants in San Marcos

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in San Marcos came from Latin America (3,267 | 4.9%), Central America (2,899 | 4.3%), Mexico (1,900 | 2.8%), Asia (1,880 | 2.8%), and South Central Asia (1,215 | 1.8%), together accounting for 16.6% of all San Marcos residents.
Immigrants in San Marcos
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1910.3%
Asia1,8802.8%
Bangladesh470.1%
Bolivia1500.2%
Brazil710.1%
Cameroon60.0%
Canada1810.3%
Caribbean240.0%
Central America2,8994.3%
China1130.2%
Colombia330.1%
Cuba100.0%
Eastern Africa30.0%
Eastern Asia2170.3%
Eastern Europe850.1%
Ecuador130.0%
Egypt730.1%
El Salvador5410.8%
Europe3460.5%
France460.1%
Germany1100.2%
Ghana50.0%
Guatemala600.1%
Honduras3490.5%
Hong Kong650.1%
India3260.5%
Indonesia80.0%
Iran8151.2%
Iraq150.0%
Jamaica140.0%
Japan570.1%
Korea170.0%
Latin America3,2674.9%
Latvia60.0%
Malaysia70.0%
Mexico1,9002.8%
Middle Africa60.0%
Nepal200.0%
Netherlands610.1%
Nicaragua490.1%
Nigeria710.1%
Northern Africa730.1%
Northern Europe50.0%
Pakistan70.0%
Peru500.1%
Philippines2700.4%
Poland50.0%
Russia600.1%
South Africa330.1%
South America3440.5%
South Central Asia1,2151.8%
South Eastern Asia4330.6%
Southern Europe390.1%
Spain390.1%
Taiwan10.0%
Ukraine140.0%
Venezuela270.0%
Vietnam1420.2%
Western Africa760.1%
Western Asia150.0%
Western Europe2170.3%
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Sex and Age in San Marcos

Sex and Age in San Marcos

The most populous age groups in San Marcos are 20 to 24 Years (8,203 | 25.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (10,553 | 30.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in San Marcos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,425 (4.5%)1,287 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,030 (3.2%)1,084 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years1,201 (3.8%)989 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Years3,242 (10.2%)4,164 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Years8,203 (25.7%)10,553 (30.0%)
25 to 29 Years3,960 (12.4%)3,502 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,291 (7.2%)1,645 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years1,858 (5.8%)2,022 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years1,756 (5.5%)1,366 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,176 (3.7%)1,520 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years855 (2.7%)1,032 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,139 (3.6%)1,098 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,251 (3.9%)1,188 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years825 (2.6%)1,562 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years934 (2.9%)982 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years288 (0.9%)303 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years319 (1.0%)244 (0.7%)
85 Years and over193 (0.6%)656 (1.9%)
Total31,946 (100.0%)35,197 (100.0%)

Families and Households in San Marcos

Median Family Size in San Marcos

The median family size in San Marcos is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,797 | 65.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,162 | 9.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in San Marcos
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,797 (65.8%)2.92
Single Male/Father1,162 (9.8%)2.26
Single Female/Mother2,891 (24.4%)2.84
Total Families11,850 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in San Marcos

The median household size in San Marcos is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,891 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (15,130 | 56.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.72 persons per household.
Median Household Size in San Marcos
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,797 (28.9%)2.93
Single Male/Father1,162 (4.3%)2.53
Single Female/Mother2,891 (10.7%)3.13
Non-family15,130 (56.1%)1.72
Total Households26,980 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in San Marcos

Out of a total of 26,980 households in San Marcos, 11,850 (43.9%) are family households, while 15,130 (56.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,795, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,955.
Household Size by Marriage Status in San Marcos
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,955 (29.5%)
2-Person Households5,795 (21.5%)4,901 (18.2%)
3-Person Households2,944 (10.9%)1,618 (6.0%)
4-Person Households2,028 (7.5%)607 (2.2%)
5-Person Households727 (2.7%)30 (0.1%)
6-Person Households220 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households136 (0.5%)19 (0.1%)
Total11,850 (43.9%)15,130 (56.1%)

Female Fertility in San Marcos

Fertility by Age in San Marcos

Average fertility rate in San Marcos is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in San Marcos
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (1.2%)2.0
20 to 34 years327 (56.1%)21.0
35 to 50 years249 (42.7%)48.0
Total583 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Marcos

35.8% of women with births (583) in San Marcos are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 57.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in San Marcos
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years139 (42.5%)188 (57.5%)
35 to 50 years70 (28.1%)179 (71.9%)
Total209 (35.8%)374 (64.1%)

Fertility by Education in San Marcos

Average fertility rate in San Marcos is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 49.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 48.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in San Marcos
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School62 (10.6%)49.0
High School Diploma118 (20.2%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree285 (48.9%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree48 (8.2%)10.0
Graduate Degree70 (12.0%)40.0
Total583 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Marcos

64.1% of women with births in San Marcos are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 81.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 86.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in San Marcos
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School38 (61.3%)24 (38.7%)
High School Diploma74 (62.7%)44 (37.3%)
College or Associate's Degree40 (14.0%)245 (86.0%)
Bachelor's Degree39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree18 (25.7%)52 (74.3%)
Total209 (35.8%)374 (64.1%)

Income in San Marcos

Income Overview in San Marcos

Per Capita Income in San Marcos is $25,282, while median incomes of families and households are $60,805 and $47,394 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income67,143$25,282
Median Family Income11,850$60,805
Mean Family Income11,850$80,774
Median Household Income26,980$47,394
Mean Household Income26,980$60,543
Income Deficit11,850$9,714
Wage / Income Gap (%)67,14337.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)67,14362.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index67,1430.47

Earnings by Sex in San Marcos

Average Earnings in San Marcos are $22,521, $27,892 for men and $17,480 for women, a difference of 37.3%.
Earnings by Sex in San Marcos
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,983 (50.2%)$27,892
Female21,844 (49.8%)$17,480
Total43,827 (100.0%)$22,521

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Marcos

The most common earnings brackets in San Marcos are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (1,797 | 8.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (3,213 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in San Marcos
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,772 (8.1%)3,213 (14.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999702 (3.2%)1,563 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,797 (8.2%)1,496 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999740 (3.4%)1,500 (6.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,050 (4.8%)1,352 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999410 (1.9%)1,162 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,108 (5.0%)641 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999923 (4.2%)807 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499616 (2.8%)1,046 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999964 (4.4%)900 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,482 (6.7%)1,753 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,365 (6.2%)1,030 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,735 (7.9%)776 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999707 (3.2%)801 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,021 (4.6%)735 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999636 (2.9%)261 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999790 (3.6%)1,038 (4.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,217 (5.5%)648 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,344 (6.1%)717 (3.3%)
$100,000+1,604 (7.3%)405 (1.8%)
Total21,983 (100.0%)21,844 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Marcos

Average earnings in San Marcos are $39,621 for men and $30,243 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,724, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,920. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in San Marcos
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,110$21,333
High School Diploma$37,078$22,938
College or Associate's Degree$34,920$25,287
Bachelor's Degree$65,724$43,292
Graduate Degree$62,468$49,917
Total$39,621$30,243

Family Income in San Marcos

Family Income Brackets in San Marcos

According to the San Marcos family income data, there are 3,081 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 367 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in San Marcos
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004623.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993673.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999958.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999367.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,37511.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,08126.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,86015.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,26810.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996525.5%
$200,000+8537.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Marcos

6-person families (138 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in San Marcos with $115,714 per family, while 2-person families (6,334 | 53.4%) have the highest median income of $29,978 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in San Marcos
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,334 (53.4%)$59,957
3-Person Families2,743 (23.2%)$66,080
4-Person Families1,849 (15.6%)$61,514
5-Person Families650 (5.5%)$51,216
6-Person Families138 (1.2%)$115,714
7+ Person Families136 (1.1%)$0
Total11,850 (100.0%)$60,805

Family Income by Number of Earners in San Marcos

The median family income in San Marcos is $60,805, with families comprising 2 earners (5,858) having the highest median family income of $80,853, while families with 1 earner (3,296) have the lowest median family income of $46,230, accounting for 49.4% and 27.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in San Marcos
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,382 (11.7%)$55,386
1 Earner3,296 (27.8%)$46,230
2 Earners5,858 (49.4%)$80,853
3+ Earners1,314 (11.1%)$61,808
Total11,850 (100.0%)$60,805

Household Income in San Marcos

Household Income Brackets in San Marcos

With 5,801 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in San Marcos, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 917 households (3.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in San Marcos
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,99511.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6466.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6179.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,37212.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993,45312.8%
$50,000 to $74,9995,80121.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,77910.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,2938.5%
$150,000 to $199,9999173.4%
$200,000+1,0523.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in San Marcos

The median household income in San Marcos is $47,394, with the highest median household income of $59,144 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,755 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,838, with 8,367 households (31.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in San Marcos
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,367 (31.0%)$24,838
25 to 44 Years9,755 (36.2%)$59,144
45 to 64 Years5,378 (19.9%)$57,646
65+ Years3,480 (12.9%)$55,459
Total26,980 (100.0%)$47,394

Poverty in San Marcos

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Marcos

With 21.6% poverty level for males and 33.3% for females among the residents of San Marcos, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,419 males (39.4%) and 6,145 females (56.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in San Marcos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years516 (36.2%)392 (30.5%)
5 Years34 (18.4%)117 (47.0%)
6 to 11 Years386 (31.6%)317 (28.8%)
12 to 14 Years186 (24.4%)62 (9.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (12.6%)17 (6.7%)
18 to 24 Years3,419 (39.4%)6,145 (56.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,101 (17.9%)1,363 (27.0%)
35 to 44 Years92 (2.6%)480 (14.2%)
45 to 54 Years73 (3.7%)232 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years286 (12.3%)420 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years127 (7.3%)706 (28.1%)
75 Years and over79 (10.7%)262 (25.1%)
Total6,340 (21.6%)10,513 (33.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Marcos

According to the poverty statistics in San Marcos, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in San Marcos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years909 (63.8%)895 (69.5%)
5 Years151 (81.6%)132 (53.0%)
6 to 11 Years836 (68.4%)785 (71.2%)
12 to 14 Years576 (75.6%)630 (91.0%)
15 Years282 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years285 (87.4%)237 (93.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,250 (60.6%)4,800 (43.9%)
25 to 34 Years5,034 (82.1%)3,683 (73.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,419 (97.4%)2,903 (85.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,917 (96.3%)2,315 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,045 (87.7%)1,831 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,623 (92.7%)1,811 (72.0%)
75 Years and over657 (89.3%)783 (74.9%)
Total22,984 (78.4%)21,106 (66.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Marcos

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in San Marcos show that 5.2% or 405 of the total 7,797 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.9%, comprising of 63 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in San Marcos
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,797 (94.6%)273 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,266 (97.0%)69 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children310 (83.1%)63 (16.9%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,392 (94.8%)405 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Marcos

According to the poverty data in San Marcos, 19.5% or 227 single-father households and 32.3% or 933 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 137 households (31.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in San Marcos
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children90 (12.9%)255 (18.3%)
1 or 2 Children137 (31.8%)461 (39.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)178 (62.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total227 (19.5%)933 (32.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Marcos

The poverty data for San Marcos shows that 405 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 1,160 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (16.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in San Marcos
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children273 (5.4%)345 (16.5%)
1 or 2 Children69 (3.0%)598 (37.2%)
3 or 4 Children63 (16.9%)178 (55.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total405 (5.2%)1,160 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in San Marcos

Employment by Class of Employer in San Marcos

Among the 36,603 employed individuals in San Marcos, private company employees (25,489 | 69.6%), state government employees (3,753 | 10.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,178 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in San Marcos
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25,48969.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7041.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5534.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,1785.9%
Local Government Employees2,0605.6%
State Government Employees3,75310.2%
Federal Government Employees8322.3%
Unpaid Family Workers340.1%
Total36,603100.0%

Employment Status by Age in San Marcos

According to the labor force statistics for San Marcos, out of the total population over 16 years of age (59,514), 66.8% or 39,755 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 2,703 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.1% or 3,507 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.8% or 367 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in San Marcos
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,656 (39.1%)367 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Years13,092 (69.8%)1,113 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years6,395 (85.7%)185 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years3,507 (89.1%)88 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years6,169 (88.1%)469 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,873 (84.5%)244 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,673 (74.8%)74 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,437 (58.9%)70 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years891 (20.7%)86 (9.6%)
75 Years and over84 (4.2%)1 (1.2%)
Total39,755 (66.8%)2,703 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Marcos

According to labor force statistics for San Marcos, 83.3% of individuals (23,040) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,659) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 1,129 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 8,695 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.7% or 212 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in San Marcos
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,808 (78.1%)271 (11.7%)
High School Diploma5,570 (80.6%)477 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree6,982 (79.4%)273 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,695 (90.2%)347 (3.6%)
Total23,040 (83.3%)1,355 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in San Marcos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Marcos are Community & Social Service (4,967 | 13.5%), Education Instruction & Library (3,487 | 9.5%), Management (2,481 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,795 | 4.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,742 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in San Marcos

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in San Marcos, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (69.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (60.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.4%), Legal Services & Support (67.9%), and Health Technologists (67.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in San Marcos
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,202 (48.4%)1,279 (51.5%)
Business & Financial808 (50.5%)792 (49.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,245 (69.4%)550 (30.6%)
Computers & Mathematics522 (60.6%)339 (39.4%)
Architecture & Engineering606 (90.3%)65 (9.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science117 (44.5%)146 (55.5%)
Community & Social Service 2,134 (43.0%)2,833 (57.0%)
Education, Arts & Media151 (37.4%)253 (62.6%)
Legal Services & Support34 (32.1%)72 (67.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,415 (40.6%)2,072 (59.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment534 (55.0%)436 (45.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating533 (30.6%)1,209 (69.4%)
Health Technologists248 (32.8%)509 (67.2%)
Total (Category)5,922 (47.1%)6,663 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in San Marcos are Food Preparation & Serving (4,703 | 12.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,418 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,110 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (794 | 2.1%), and Healthcare Support (758 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in San Marcos

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in San Marcos, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (94.5%), Security & Protection (85.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.4%), Personal Care & Service (64.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in San Marcos
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support164 (21.6%)594 (78.4%)
Security & Protection680 (85.6%)114 (14.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention182 (68.2%)85 (31.8%)
Law Enforcement498 (94.5%)29 (5.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,734 (36.9%)2,969 (63.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance593 (41.8%)825 (58.2%)
Personal Care & Service398 (35.9%)712 (64.1%)
Total (Category)3,569 (40.6%)5,214 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in San Marcos are Sales & Related (4,958 | 13.4%), and Office & Administration (4,299 | 11.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in San Marcos

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in San Marcos
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,866 (57.8%)2,092 (42.2%)
Office & Administration1,842 (42.8%)2,457 (57.2%)
Total (Category)4,708 (50.9%)4,549 (49.1%)
Total (Overall)19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in San Marcos are Construction & Extraction (1,386 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (757 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in San Marcos

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in San Marcos
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,260 (90.9%)126 (9.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair731 (96.6%)26 (3.4%)
Total (Category)2,004 (92.9%)152 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in San Marcos are Transportation (1,618 | 4.4%), Material Moving (1,318 | 3.6%), and Production (1,182 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in San Marcos

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in San Marcos
OccupationMaleFemale
Production658 (55.7%)524 (44.3%)
Transportation1,465 (90.5%)153 (9.5%)
Material Moving991 (75.2%)327 (24.8%)
Total (Category)3,114 (75.6%)1,004 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in San Marcos

Employment Industries in San Marcos

The major employment industries in San Marcos include Accommodation & Food Services (5,719 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (5,563 | 15.1%), Educational Services (5,402 | 14.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,680 | 10.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,211 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in San Marcos

Employment Industries by Sex in San Marcos

The San Marcos industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (92.9%), and Wholesale Trade (89.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (76.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (58.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in San Marcos
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction157 (57.9%)114 (42.1%)
Construction1,814 (92.9%)138 (7.1%)
Manufacturing1,261 (73.1%)465 (26.9%)
Wholesale Trade589 (89.6%)68 (10.3%)
Retail Trade2,852 (51.3%)2,711 (48.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,660 (75.1%)551 (24.9%)
Utilities99 (75.0%)33 (25.0%)
Information264 (51.8%)246 (48.2%)
Finance & Insurance505 (53.4%)440 (46.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing180 (23.7%)580 (76.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,071 (58.9%)747 (41.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,130 (63.8%)642 (36.2%)
Educational Services2,255 (41.7%)3,147 (58.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,009 (27.4%)2,671 (72.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation439 (59.2%)302 (40.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,368 (41.4%)3,351 (58.6%)
Public Administration768 (60.0%)512 (40.0%)
Total19,317 (52.3%)17,582 (47.6%)

Education in San Marcos

School Enrollment in San Marcos

The most common levels of schooling among the 28,698 students in San Marcos are college / undergraduate (20,022 | 69.8%), high school (2,357 | 8.2%), and graduate / professional (2,356 | 8.2%).
School Enrollment in San Marcos
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4051.4%
Kindergarten5201.8%
Elementary School1,4475.0%
Middle School1,5915.5%
High School2,3578.2%
College / Undergraduate20,02269.8%
Graduate / Professional2,3568.2%
Total28,698100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Marcos

Out of a total of 28,698 students who are enrolled in schools in San Marcos, 2,525 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26,173 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 124 (42.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,926 (96.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in San Marcos
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds168 (57.5%)124 (42.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,926 (96.2%)77 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,978 (95.9%)85 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,145 (84.1%)216 (15.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,416 (79.3%)1,152 (20.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13,199 (95.8%)579 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,761 (93.9%)180 (6.1%)
35 Years and over576 (83.2%)116 (16.8%)
Total26,173 (91.2%)2,525 (8.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Marcos

Business (2,243 | 17.3%), arts & humanities (1,536 | 11.8%), education (1,081 | 8.3%), science & technology (1,057 | 8.2%), and social sciences (1,047 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 12,957 individuals in San Marcos who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in San Marcos
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6435.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8716.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3252.5%
Psychology8556.6%
Social Sciences1,0478.1%
Engineering5464.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1631.3%
Science & Technology1,0578.2%
Business2,24317.3%
Education1,0818.3%
Literature & Languages3482.7%
Liberal Arts & History1,0267.9%
Visual & Performing Arts9347.2%
Communications2822.2%
Arts & Humanities1,53611.8%
Total12,957100.0%

Transportation & Commute in San Marcos

Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Marcos

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in San Marcos are males with 2 vehicles (8,835, accounting for 47.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,198, making up 54.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in San Marcos
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle545 (2.9%)656 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle3,581 (19.2%)3,874 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles8,835 (47.4%)8,198 (50.2%)
3 Vehicles4,015 (21.5%)2,365 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles1,564 (8.4%)1,077 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles101 (0.5%)150 (0.9%)
Total18,641 (100.0%)16,320 (100.0%)

Commute Time in San Marcos

The most frequently occuring commute durations in San Marcos are 10 to 14 minutes (6,991 commuters, 20.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (5,277 commuters, 15.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (4,792 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in San Marcos
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8792.6%
5 to 9 Minutes4,79214.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6,99120.8%
15 to 19 Minutes5,27715.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,0779.2%
25 to 29 Minutes2,0386.1%
30 to 34 Minutes3,2069.6%
35 to 39 Minutes7992.4%
40 to 44 Minutes7372.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,8378.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2,2626.7%
90 or more Minutes6802.0%

Commute Time by Sex in San Marcos

The most common commute times in San Marcos are 10 to 14 minutes (3,671 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,320 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in San Marcos
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes354 (2.0%)525 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,566 (14.4%)2,226 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,671 (20.6%)3,320 (21.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,417 (13.6%)2,860 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,388 (7.8%)1,689 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,047 (5.9%)991 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,995 (11.2%)1,211 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes383 (2.1%)416 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes562 (3.2%)175 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,651 (9.3%)1,186 (7.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,176 (6.6%)1,086 (6.9%)
90 or more Minutes579 (3.3%)101 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Marcos

The most frequent times of departure to work in San Marcos are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (2,107, 11.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,356, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in San Marcos
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,068 (6.0%)718 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM776 (4.4%)418 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM980 (5.5%)606 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,407 (7.9%)893 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,574 (8.8%)1,243 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,885 (10.6%)2,116 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,757 (9.9%)2,356 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,065 (6.0%)1,161 (7.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM588 (3.3%)691 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,448 (8.1%)1,369 (8.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM798 (4.5%)818 (5.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM361 (2.0%)479 (3.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,107 (11.8%)1,547 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,975 (11.1%)1,371 (8.7%)
Total17,789 (100.0%)15,786 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in San Marcos

Occupancy by Ownership in San Marcos

Of the total 26,980 dwellings in San Marcos, owner-occupied units account for 7,790 (28.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 19,190 (71.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in San Marcos
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,79028.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19,19071.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units26,980100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in San Marcos

Occupancy by Household Size in San Marcos
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,95529.5%
2-Person Household10,69639.6%
3-Person Household4,56216.9%
4+ Person Household3,76714.0%
Total Housing Units26,980100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Marcos

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in San Marcos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,572 (19.8%)6,383 (80.2%)
2-Person Household3,378 (31.6%)7,318 (68.4%)
3-Person Household1,304 (28.6%)3,258 (71.4%)
4+ Person Household1,536 (40.8%)2,231 (59.2%)
Total Housing Units7,790 (28.9%)19,190 (71.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Marcos

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in San Marcos
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School878 (40.6%)1,287 (59.5%)
High School Diploma1,276 (24.0%)4,036 (76.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,917 (17.2%)9,252 (82.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,719 (44.6%)4,615 (55.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Marcos

Occupancy by Age of Householder in San Marcos
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,40953.4%
35 to 44 Years3,71313.8%
45 to 54 Years2,2528.4%
55 to 64 Years3,12611.6%
65 to 74 Years2,5269.4%
75 to 84 Years5972.2%
85 Years and Over3571.3%
Total26,980100.0%

Housing Finances in San Marcos

Median Income by Occupancy in San Marcos

Median Income by Occupancy in San Marcos
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,790 (28.9%)$85,429
Renter-Occupied19,190 (71.1%)$34,813
Average26,980 (100.0%)$47,394

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Marcos

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in San Marcos
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000184 (2.4%)1,969 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (0.4%)825 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999118 (1.5%)1,540 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99994 (1.2%)1,312 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99981 (1.0%)1,130 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999531 (6.8%)2,854 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999519 (6.7%)2,937 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,968 (25.3%)3,837 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,335 (17.1%)1,443 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,412 (18.1%)887 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more1,520 (19.5%)456 (2.4%)
Total7,790 (100.0%)19,190 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Marcos

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in San Marcos
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300286 (3.7%)172 (0.9%)
$300 to $499891 (11.4%)195 (1.0%)
$500 to $7991,101 (14.1%)1,493 (7.8%)
$800 to $999467 (6.0%)2,548 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,876 (24.1%)9,206 (48.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,600 (20.5%)3,802 (19.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499806 (10.3%)1,114 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999485 (6.2%)129 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more278 (3.6%)63 (0.3%)
Total7,790 (100.0%)19,190 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in San Marcos

Housing Structures in San Marcos

Housing Structures in San Marcos
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,36634.7%
Single Unit, Attached7302.7%
2 Unit Apartments7382.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,6279.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,8716.9%
10 or more Apartments10,43638.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,2124.5%
Total26,980100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Marcos

Housing Structures by Occupancy in San Marcos
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,718 (71.7%)2,648 (28.3%)
Single Unit, Attached103 (14.1%)627 (85.9%)
2 Unit Apartments21 (2.9%)717 (97.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments218 (8.3%)2,409 (91.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments26 (1.4%)1,845 (98.6%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10,436 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other704 (58.1%)508 (41.9%)
Total7,790 (28.9%)19,190 (71.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Marcos

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in San Marcos
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room108 (1.4%)895 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms220 (2.8%)5,998 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,448 (44.3%)8,897 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,885 (37.0%)2,568 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms1,129 (14.5%)832 (4.3%)
Total7,790 (100.0%)19,190 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Marcos

Housing Structure by Heating Type in San Marcos
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,439 (44.2%)3,280 (17.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas42 (0.5%)321 (1.7%)
Electricity4,292 (55.1%)15,527 (80.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (0.2%)15 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)47 (0.2%)
Total7,790 (100.0%)19,190 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in San Marcos

Household Vehicle Usage in San Marcos
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle171 (2.2%)1,319 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle1,789 (23.0%)7,536 (39.3%)
2 Vehicles3,713 (47.7%)7,442 (38.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,117 (27.2%)2,893 (15.1%)
Total7,790 (100.0%)19,190 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in San Marcos

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in San Marcos

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,9044,886
Median Property Value$208,200$263,100
Median Household Income$60,000$1,173
Monthly Housing Costs$627$278
Real Estate Taxes$3,154$140

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Marcos

Property Value by Mortgage Status in San Marcos
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000520 (17.9%)247 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999114 (3.9%)183 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,405 (48.4%)2,711 (55.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999737 (25.4%)1,489 (30.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999100 (3.4%)209 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99922 (0.8%)47 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,904 (100.0%)4,886 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Marcos

Household Income by Mortgage Status in San Marcos
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000121 (4.2%)21 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999188 (6.5%)91 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999322 (11.1%)105 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999255 (8.8%)209 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999883 (30.4%)264 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999468 (16.1%)1,085 (22.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999320 (11.0%)867 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more347 (11.9%)1,092 (22.4%)
Total2,904 (100.0%)4,886 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Marcos

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in San Marcos
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x747 (25.7%)94,839 (1,941.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x683 (23.5%)1,656 (33.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x591 (20.3%)1,506 (30.8%)
4.0x or more822 (28.3%)631 (12.9%)
Total2,904 (100.0%)4,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Marcos

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in San Marcos
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800355 (12.2%)22 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499442 (15.2%)414 (8.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,906 (65.6%)239 (4.9%)
Total2,904 (100.0%)4,886 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in San Marcos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Marcos

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Marcos
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,947 (93.5%)206 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years6,945 (93.4%)492 (6.6%)
19 to 25 Years20,535 (84.0%)3,927 (16.1%)
26 to 34 Years6,358 (70.2%)2,696 (29.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,084 (73.6%)1,827 (26.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,639 (80.2%)898 (19.8%)
55 to 64 Years4,109 (89.7%)473 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,156 (97.4%)111 (2.6%)
75 Years and older1,781 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,554 (83.9%)10,630 (16.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Marcos

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in San Marcos
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,947 (93.5%)206 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,945 (93.4%)492 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen20,535 (84.0%)3,927 (16.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Marcos

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in San Marcos
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,076 (82.4%)2,360 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,720 (79.8%)2,715 (20.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,129 (78.9%)2,970 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,414 (91.4%)602 (8.6%)
$100,000 and over11,608 (91.0%)1,149 (9.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Marcos

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in San Marcos
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,642 (52.1%)1,455 (46.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,811 (37.8%)4,535 (61.0%)
19 to 25 Years898 (3.7%)19,795 (80.9%)
25 to 34 Years822 (9.1%)5,615 (62.0%)
35 to 44 Years702 (10.2%)4,687 (67.8%)
45 to 54 Years633 (14.0%)3,193 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years778 (17.0%)3,478 (75.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,043 (94.8%)2,640 (61.9%)
75 Years and over1,697 (95.3%)1,164 (65.4%)
Total14,026 (21.2%)46,562 (70.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Marcos

Disability Status by Sex by Age in San Marcos
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years402 (14.1%)130 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,147 (6.8%)2,176 (11.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,169 (14.9%)1,297 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years332 (19.0%)1,128 (44.8%)
75 Years and over407 (55.3%)567 (54.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in San Marcos

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in San Marcos: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years142 (0.9%)44 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years255 (3.3%)172 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years137 (7.8%)346 (13.8%)
75 Years and over300 (40.8%)195 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in San Marcos: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.1%)498 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years437 (5.6%)292 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years156 (8.9%)122 (4.9%)
75 Years and over63 (8.6%)29 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in San Marcos: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years402 (14.1%)107 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years859 (5.1%)1,691 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years600 (7.6%)455 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years76 (4.3%)118 (4.7%)
75 Years and over81 (11.0%)280 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in San Marcos: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years207 (1.2%)254 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years762 (9.7%)711 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years250 (14.3%)716 (28.4%)
75 Years and over174 (23.6%)395 (37.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in San Marcos: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years426 (5.4%)448 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years29 (1.7%)365 (14.5%)
75 Years and over60 (8.2%)142 (13.6%)

Technology Access in San Marcos

Computing Device Access in San Marcos

Computing Device Access in San Marcos
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,97485.2%
Smartphone25,37794.1%
Tablet16,80062.3%
No Computing Device1,0563.9%
Total26,980100.0%

Internet Access in San Marcos

Internet Access in San Marcos
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home19,44572.1%
Cellular Data Only3,01511.2%
Satellite Internet1,3805.1%
No Internet4,08915.2%
Total26,980100.0%

San Marcos Summary

History

The city of San Marcos, Texas is located in Hays County, about 30 miles south of Austin. It is the oldest city in Hays County, having been founded in 1851. The city was named after the San Marcos River, which was named after Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice.
The area was originally inhabited by the Tonkawa and Comanche Native American tribes. In 1808, the Spanish established a mission in the area, which was later abandoned in 1812. In 1846, the area became part of the Republic of Texas.
In 1851, the city of San Marcos was founded by a group of settlers led by John O. Meusebach. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant water supply. The city quickly grew and by 1853, it had a population of over 500.
In 1881, the San Marcos Normal School was established, which later became Southwest Texas State University. The university has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the state.
In the early 20th century, the city experienced a period of growth and development. The San Marcos and Eastern Railway was built in 1906, connecting the city to Austin and San Antonio. The city also became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the San Marcos River and the nearby Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.

Geography

San Marcos is located in the Hill Country region of Central Texas. The city is situated on the Balcones Escarpment, which is a geological formation that runs through the area. The city is located on the San Marcos River, which is a tributary of the Guadalupe River.
The city has a total area of 28.2 square miles, of which 28.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The terrain of the city is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate of the city is classified as humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

San Marcos has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several large employers, including the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, the San Marcos Premium Outlets, and the Central Texas Medical Center.
The city is also home to several higher education institutions, including Texas State University, Austin Community College, and the University of St. Augustine. These institutions provide a large number of jobs to the local economy.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the San Marcos Glass Company, the San Marcos Furniture Company, and the San Marcos Textile Company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of San Marcos was 44,894. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 11.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.4% of the population.
The median household income in the city was $37,890, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income in the city was $20,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of San Marcos?
Total Population of San Marcos is 67,143.
What is the Total Male Population of San Marcos?
Total Male Population of San Marcos is 31,946.
What is the Total Female Population of San Marcos?
Total Female Population of San Marcos is 35,197.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in San Marcos?
There are 90.76 Males per 100 Females in San Marcos.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in San Marcos?
There are 110.18 Females per 100 Males in San Marcos.
What is the Median Population Age in San Marcos?
Median Population Age in San Marcos is 25.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in San Marcos
Average Family Size in San Marcos is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in San Marcos
Average Household Size in San Marcos is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in San Marcos?
Per Capita income in San Marcos is $25,282.
What is the Median Family Income in San Marcos?
Median Family Income in San Marcos is $60,805.
What is the Median Household income in San Marcos?
Median Household Income in San Marcos is $47,394.
What is Income or Wage Gap in San Marcos?
Income or Wage Gap in San Marcos is 37.3%.
Women in San Marcos earn 62.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in San Marcos?
Family Income Deficit in San Marcos is $9,714.
Families that are below poverty line in San Marcos earn $9,714 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in San Marcos?
Inequality or Gini Index in San Marcos is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in San Marcos?
There are 39,755 People in the Labor Forcein in San Marcos.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in San Marcos?
66.8% of People are in the Labor Force in San Marcos.
What is the Unemployment Rate in San Marcos?
Unemployment Rate in San Marcos is 6.8%.