San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

99,842

10.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

1.17% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

32.2%

3.41% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$34,556

2.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,100

9.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,973

9.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX had a population of 99.8k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $34,556. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX declined from 111,030 to 99,842, a −10.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,753 to $34,556, a 2.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (55.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (19%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Other (Hispanic) (9.34%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%).

57.4% of the households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.7% of the residents in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are San Antonio College (3,926 degrees awarded in 2021) and Our Lady of the Lake University (842 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was $86,100, and the homeownership rate was 45%.

Most people in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX borders Inside Loop I-410 PUMA, TX (79500US4805902), Inside Loop I-410 PUMA, TX (79500US4805903), Inside Loop I-410 PUMA, TX (79500US4805904), Inside Loop I-410 PUMA, TX (79500US4805905), and Inside Loop I-410 PUMA, TX (79500US4805906).

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Population & Diversity

San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 99.8k people, from which 87.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.8% of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (17.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.92 times more White (Hispanic) residents (55.4k people) in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19k Two+ (Hispanic) and 9.99k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are Spanish (52,475 households), Arabic (202 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (88 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,397

Women

48.4%

51,509

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 99,906 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87.7%

2021 Citizenship

88.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.7% of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was 88.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
55.4k ± 2.57k
Two+ (Hispanic)
19k ± 2.68k
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.99k ± 1.05k

85%

Hispanic Population

84.8k people

85% of the people in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (84.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,611 ± 2,818 people
Honduras
704 ± 649 people
El Salvador
623 ± 611 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 15,611 San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 704 and El Salvador with 623.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

17.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

As of 2021, 17.8% of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX residents (17.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was 17.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
52,475 households (56.4%)
Arabic
202 households (0.217%)
Other Indo-European Languages
88 households (0.0946%)

57.4% of the households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 56.4% of the households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,260 ± 276
Vietnam
1,062 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
526 ± 142

San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 36k people. The largest industries in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are Construction (5,040 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,057 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,039 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($178,730), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($123,826), and Other administrative & other support services ($102,580).

Males in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,865. The income inequality in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,431

Women

46.3%

21,359

Men

53.7%

The workforce of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 39,790 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

36k

2021 Value

−9.59%

1 Year decline

± −9.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −9.59%, from 39.8k employees to 36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Construction laborers (1,487 people), Cooks (1,058 people), and Cashiers (1,050 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36k

2021 Value

−9.59%

1 Year decline

± −9.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −9.59%, from 39.8k employees to 36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Construction (5,040 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,057 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,039 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,795

Median earning men ± $1,167

$24,445

Median earning women ± $1,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,111), Information ($55,313), and Public Administration ($50,919).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,542), Public Administration ($46,330), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,527).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX awarded 4,768 degrees. The student population of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,103 male students and 13,124 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (2,884 and 60.7%), followed by White (1,104 and 23.2%), Black or African American (446 and 9.38%), and Asian (152 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are San Antonio College (3,926 and 82.3%) and Our Lady of the Lake University (842 and 17.7%).

The most popular majors in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX are General Studies (2,530 and 53.1%), Social Work (379 and 7.95%), and Registered Nursing (195 and 4.09%).

The median tuition cost in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $29,038.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.82%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,227 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,227 students enrolled in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,539 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
195 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
97 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
2,530 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was Registered Nursing with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

San Antonio College
3,926 degrees awarded
Our Lady of the Lake University
842 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was San Antonio College with 3,926 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,611 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.51 times less than the 3,157 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,884 degrees mean that there were 2.61 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,038) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($888) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.56% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (23.2k), Secondary Education (19.6k), and Primary Education (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was $86,100 in 2021, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $78,600 to $86,100, a 9.54% increase. The homeownership rate in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX is 45%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX is $34,556. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$86,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,748

$16,457

Median Property Taxes

±$900

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45%

Homeownership

2021

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45% of the housing units in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,556

Median Household Income

± $1,749

36.6k

Number of Households

± 1,471

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.6k households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX grew to $34,556 from the previous year's value of $33,753.

The following chart displays the households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.76% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.2%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2021, 70.2% of workers in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

32.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX (30.8k out of 95.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

76.4% of the population of San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 26.2% on employee plans, 31.7% on Medicaid, 8.7% on Medicare, 8.43% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

23.6%

Uninsured

26.2%

Employer Coverage

31.7%

Medicaid

8.7%

Medicare

8.43%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX declined by 2.23% from 24.1% to 23.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Antonio City (Central) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.