2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 3,117 people, 1,021 households, and 666 families in San Saba. [13] [3] The population density was 1,150.6 per square mile (444.3/km2). The 1,209 housing units had an average density of 446.3 per square mile (172.3/km2). [3] [14] The racial makeup was 63.36% White, (48.67% non-Hispanic White), 3.53% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.55% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 20.44% from other races, and 11.49% from two or more races. [15] Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 45.43% of the population. [16]
Of the 1,021 households, 33.3% had children under 18, 42.6% were married couples living together, 31.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, 30.7% of households consisted of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. [3] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2. [17] The percentage of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 6.0% of the population. [18]
The city's age distribution was 22.2% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 151.6 males. [3] For every 100 females 18 and older, there were 172.0 males. [3]
The 2016-2020 five-year American Community Survey estimates showed that the median household income was $31,181 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,672) and the median family income was $40,083 (+/- $10,742). [19] Males had a median income of $26,071 (+/- $9,347) versus $15,690 (+/- $7,740) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,354 (+/- $5,715). [20] About 14.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under 18 and 8.7% of those 65 or over. [21] [22]
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, [4] 3,099 people, 1,008 households, and 680 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,468.6 people/sq mi (565.6/km2). The 1,177 housing units averaged 655.5/sq mi (252.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 78.54% White, 0.64% African American, 1.74% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 17.33% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31.51% of the population.
Of the 1,008 households, 30.9% had children under 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were not families. About 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 3.12.
The population was distributed as 27.0% under 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,758 and for a family was $31,582. Males had a median income of $24,207 versus $20,216 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,192. About 16.0% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.9% of those under 18 and 12.1% of those 65 or over.
