San Saba, TX Demographics

A map of San Saba's Population by Race

San Saba, Texas has an estimated population of 3,056, a slight decrease from the 3,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.1% White, 45.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Saba, 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, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Saba is ranked the 572nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Saba was ranked the 548th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Saba's White Population

1,438 residents of San Saba, or 47.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Saba is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Saba ranks 1035th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of San Saba's population has decreased from 48.7% to 47.1%.

San Saba is more White than neighboring Richland Springs (34.3% White). San Saba is less White than neighboring Goldthwaite (64.3% White), Lometa (61.9% White), Mullin (80.9% White), and Tow (95.9% White).

San Saba's Black Population

126 residents of San Saba, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Saba is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Saba ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of San Saba's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.1%.

San Saba is more Black than neighboring Richland Springs (0% Black), Goldthwaite (0.5% Black), Lometa (0.9% Black), Mullin (0.9% Black), and Tow (0% Black).

San Saba's Asian Population

14 residents of San Saba, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Saba is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. San Saba ranks 789th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of San Saba's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

San Saba is more Asian than neighboring Richland Springs (0% Asian), Goldthwaite (0.4% Asian), Mullin (0% Asian), and Tow (0% Asian). San Saba is less Asian than neighboring Lometa (3.8% Asian).

San Saba's Hispanic Population

1,401 residents of San Saba, or 45.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Saba is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Saba ranks 666th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of San Saba's population has remained roughly unchanged at 45.8%.

San Saba is more Hispanic than neighboring Richland Springs (39% Hispanic), Goldthwaite (30.7% Hispanic), Lometa (29.2% Hispanic), Mullin (7.3% Hispanic), and Tow (0% Hispanic).

San Saba's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of San Saba, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Saba is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Saba ranks 1205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Saba's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

San Saba is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland Springs (0% Native American/Other), Lometa (0% Native American/Other), and Tow (0% Native American/Other). San Saba is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goldthwaite (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mullin (4.1% Native American/Other).

San Saba's Multiracial Population

60 residents of San Saba, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Saba is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Saba ranks 1276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Saba's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of San Saba's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

San Saba is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland Springs (26.8% Multiracial), Goldthwaite (3.3% Multiracial), Lometa (4.2% Multiracial), Mullin (6.8% Multiracial), and Tow (4.1% 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.