San Patricio County, Texas: commercial real estate data.
San Patricio County, Texas had an estimated 71,467 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 68,753, across 693 square miles. County output reached $3.78 bn in 2024, 1,131 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 27 7(a) approvals worth $32.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
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How many people live in San Patricio County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202470,181
- Households25,334
- Average household size2.77
- Median household income$69,704
- Median age37.0
- Median gross rent$1,291 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$192,400
- Home value to household income2.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income22.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher17.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over46,086
- Population under 1818,036
- Share under 1825.7 percent
- Population 65 and over10,837
- Share 65 and over15.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6441,308
- Civilian labor force31,844
- Unemployment rate4.5 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.1 percent
- Rank by population among Texas counties52nd of 254
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included788th of 3,222
San Patricio County is the 52nd largest of 254 Texas counties by population. A median home costs 2.8 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.7 percent against 15.4 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is San Patricio County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202471,467
- Census 2020 base population68,753
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.95 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024697
- Births, 2024843
- Deaths, 2024735
- Natural change, 2024108
- Net domestic migration, 2024120
- Net international migration, 2024471
- Total net migration, 2024591
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,346
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents700th of 3,144
The county has grown 3.95 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to San Patricio County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,377
- People arriving, from those returns4,662
- Tax returns filed by households leaving2,180
- Net household movement197
- Adjusted gross income arriving$137.7 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$11.5 m
- Average income of an arriving household$57,932
- Average income of a leaving household$57,880
- Largest single originNueces County (674 households)
- Largest single destinationNueces County (648 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces County | 674 | 1,351 | $39.9 m |
| Aransas County | 251 | 511 | $13.9 m |
| Bexar County | 126 | 221 | $6.0 m |
| Harris County | 85 | 145 | $5.0 m |
| Travis County | 48 | 69 | $2.8 m |
| Bee County | 41 | 78 | $1.9 m |
| Cameron County | 41 | 88 | $1.8 m |
| Hidalgo County | 38 | 83 | $1.8 m |
Households arriving report $52 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Nueces County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the San Patricio County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.78 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.99 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-5.1 percent
- GDP change over five years12.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Texas areas BEA publishes67th of 254
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes850th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$53,881
Output grew -5.1 percent in the latest year and 12.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in San Patricio County
- Covered employment, annual average21,522
- Establishments reporting1,217
- Average annual pay$63,090
- Average weekly wage$1,213
- Construction, employment4,046
- Construction, average annual pay$74,932
- Accommodation and food services, employment2,765
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$21,388
- Retail trade, employment2,724
- Retail trade, average annual pay$36,182
- Manufacturing, employment1,990
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$120,310
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,008
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment785
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4,046 | 100 | $74,932 |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,765 | 154 | $21,388 |
| Retail trade | 2,724 | 166 | $36,182 |
| Manufacturing | 1,990 | 49 | $120,310 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,008 | 97 | $46,955 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 785 | 26 | $129,564 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 644 | 104 | $98,347 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 634 | 42 | $57,214 |
Construction is the largest private sector at 4,046 jobs, 18.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in San Patricio County?
- Establishments, all industries1,131
- Employment at those establishments17,655
- Annual payroll$1.06 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in San Patricio County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024471
- Declared construction value permitted$116.1 m
- Single family units authorized471
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$246,561
- Units authorized per 1,000 households18.6
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in San Patricio County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded27
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$32.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$1,209,156
- Median 7(a) approval$530,000
- 10th percentile approval$15,000
- 90th percentile approval$3,826,000
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)201
- Jobs per approval7.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active16
- Distinct industries receiving approvals19
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer44.4 percent
- Loans on real estate terms12
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter14
- Franchise loans9
- Franchise share of approvals33.3 percent
- Leading industry by approval countHotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (5)
- Most active lenderWells Fargo Bank National Association (6)
- 504 approvals recorded11
- 504 gross approval dollars$11.2 m
- Average 504 approval$1,019,545
- Median 504 approval$844,000
- Distinct CDCs active6
- 504 jobs per approval15.7
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved15.4
- Most active CDCTexas Certified Development Company, Inc. (5)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$43.9 m
The average approval of $1,209,156 sits well above the median of $530,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 44.4 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in San Patricio County
Do SBA loans in San Patricio County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure19
- Status: Cancelled4
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in San Patricio County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Portland, approvals9
- Ingleside, approvals5
- Mathis, approvals5
- Sinton, approvals4
- Aransas Pass, approvals3
- Gregory, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 9 | $13,902,700 |
| Ingleside | 5 | $4,409,000 |
| Mathis | 5 | $3,667,900 |
| Sinton | 4 | $2,010,600 |
| Aransas Pass | 3 | $8,642,000 |
| Gregory | 1 | $15,000 |
Portland accounts for 9 approvals against 5 in Ingleside. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is San Patricio County?
- Land area693 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Texas counties219th of 254
- Width, east to west47 mi
- Height, north to south24.5 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land101
- Establishments per square mile1.63
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in San Patricio County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community San Patricio County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 485506
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book13
- Of those, participating in the NFIP13
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in San Patricio County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated San Patricio County (community 485506), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places San Patricio County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202470,181
- Households25,334
- Average household size2.77
- Median household income$69,704
- Median age37.0
Common questions
San Patricio County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in San Patricio County, Texas?
The Census Bureau estimates 71,467 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 70,181, in 25,334 households, ranking 52nd of 254 Texas counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is San Patricio County's population growing?
The population has grown 3.95 percent since the 2020 census base of 68,753, to 71,467 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 843 births against 735 deaths, with net migration of 591. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in San Patricio County?
$69,704. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,400, which is 2.8 times income, and median gross rent is $1,291 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in San Patricio County?
1,131 establishments, employing 17,655 people with an annual payroll of $1.06 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in San Patricio County?
Construction is the largest private sector at 4,046 jobs, 18.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 21,522 jobs at an average annual pay of $63,090, or $1,213 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in San Patricio County?
27 7(a) approvals totaling $32.6 m since FY2020, across 16 lenders, with a median approval of $530,000, plus 11 504 approvals worth $11.2 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in San Patricio County?
471 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $116.1 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for San Patricio County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to San Patricio County come from?
The largest single origin is Nueces County, with 674 households. Arriving households report an average income of $57,932 against $57,880 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for San Patricio County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for San Patricio County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in San Patricio.
25 Census places lie wholly or partly in San Patricio County. 23 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked. The rest are named here and not linked, because the American Community Survey and the SBA record between them do not carry enough about them to write an honest page. A place existing is itself worth knowing, so nothing in the county is left out.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | city | 20,543 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Ingleside | city | 9,997 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Aransas Pass | city | 8,972 | 3 | 30.9 percent here, 45.7 percent Nueces County, 23.4 percent Aransas County |
| Sinton | city | 5,584 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Mathis | city | 4,308 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Taft | city | 2,871 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Odem | city | 2,102 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Gregory | city | 2,003 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Taft Southwest | CDP | 1,635 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres | CDP | 970 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| St. Paul | CDP | 769 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ingleside on the Bay | city | 745 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Del Sol | CDP | 543 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lake City | town | 508 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| San Patricio | city | 403 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Tradewinds | CDP | 390 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rancho Chico | CDP | 384 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Morgan Farm | CDP | 358 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Edroy | CDP | 341 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Loma Linda | CDP | 340 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Lakeside | town | 339 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Falman | CDP | 39 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Paisano Park | CDP | 34 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Edgewater Estates | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| La Paloma Addition | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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