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Cape Royale, TX
Census-designated place in San Jacinto County, Texas.
Population
574
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Cape Royale and its ZIP codes
Cape Royale at a glance
- Cape Royale is about 2.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,830 a year, 5% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,700 (12% above Texas).
Housing and community stats
Cape Royale, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,830
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$316,700
Homeownership
94.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
62.4
Average commute
50.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Iranian Americans (126), Irish Americans (89), Scottish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Jacinto County. PPP loans are for Cape Royale.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,900
2,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,408
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
How people get to work
Cape Royale, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 50.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cape Royale, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
379
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cape Royale, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Cape Royale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColdspringCity | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| West LivingstonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 23.8 |
| Point BlankCity | 8 mi | 2 |
| Cedar PointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| GoodrichCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| OnalaskaCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| LivingstonTown | 12 mi | 8.7 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ShepherdCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| North ClevelandCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| RiversideCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Seven OaksCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| ClevelandCity | 22 mi | 18.8 |
| New WaverlyCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| Westwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cape Royale, TX in?
- Cape Royale is in San Jacinto County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cape Royale, TX?
- About 574 people live in Cape Royale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cape Royale?
- Nearby places include Coldspring (4.7 mi), West Livingston (7.4 mi), Point Blank (8 mi), Cedar Point (10 mi), Goodrich (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023