San Saba County Demographics

A map of San Saba County's Population by Race

San Saba County, Texas has an estimated population of 5,696, a less than 1% change from the 5,730 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.6% White, 30.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Saba County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Saba has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Saba County, that probability was 49.1% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Saba County is ranked the 194th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. San Saba County was ranked the 194th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

San Saba County's White Population

3,567 residents of San Saba County, or 62.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Saba County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Saba County ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of San Saba County's population has decreased from 64.4% to 62.6%.

San Saba County is less White than neighboring Mills County (73.1% White), Llano County (82.1% White), McCulloch County (64% White), Lampasas County (69.5% White), and Mason County (79.8% White).

San Saba County's Black Population

141 residents of San Saba County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Saba County is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Saba County ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Black residents' share of San Saba County's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.5%.

San Saba County is more Black than neighboring Mills County (0.7% Black), Llano County (0.3% Black), McCulloch County (0.9% Black), and Mason County (0.1% Black). San Saba County is less Black than neighboring Lampasas County (4% Black).

San Saba County's Asian Population

14 residents of San Saba County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Saba County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. San Saba County ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of San Saba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

San Saba County is more Asian than neighboring McCulloch County (0.1% Asian). San Saba County is less Asian than neighboring Mills County (0.7% Asian), Llano County (0.6% Asian), and Lampasas County (1.1% Asian).

San Saba County's Hispanic Population

1,746 residents of San Saba County, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Saba County is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Saba County ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of San Saba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.7%.

San Saba County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mills County (21% Hispanic), Llano County (13.4% Hispanic), McCulloch County (30.5% Hispanic), Lampasas County (20.5% Hispanic), and Mason County (18.9% Hispanic).

San Saba County's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of San Saba County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Saba County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Saba County ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Saba County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

San Saba County is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCulloch County (0.1% Native American/Other), Lampasas County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mason County (0% Native American/Other). San Saba County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mills County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Llano County (1% Native American/Other).

San Saba County's Multiracial Population

210 residents of San Saba County, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Saba County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Saba County ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.8%. Multiracial residents' share of San Saba County's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

San Saba County is more Multiracial than neighboring Llano County (2.6% Multiracial), and Mason County (1% Multiracial). San Saba County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mills County (4.1% Multiracial), McCulloch County (4.4% Multiracial), and Lampasas County (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.