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Sam Rayburn, TX
Census-designated place in Jasper County, Texas.
Population
1,366
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
163
ZIP codes
0
Sam Rayburn and its ZIP codes
Sam Rayburn at a glance
- Sam Rayburn is 41% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,056, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,200 (10% below Texas) and median rent is $1,108 a month.
Local data for Sam Rayburn, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sam Rayburn, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,056
Poverty rate
0.9%
Median home value
$255,200
Median rent
$1,108/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (257), German Americans (110), French Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Sam Rayburn.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
9,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,870
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,536 per person
How people get to work
Sam Rayburn, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sam Rayburn, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
285
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sam Rayburn, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Sam Rayburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrowndellCity | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| JasperCity | 11 mi | 10.4 |
| PinelandCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| HemphillCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| BroaddusTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| NewtonCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| ZavallaCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| South Toledo BendCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| ColmesneilCity | 26 mi | 2 |
| MilamCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 33.1 |
| KirbyvilleCity | 30 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sam Rayburn, TX in?
- Sam Rayburn is in Jasper County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sam Rayburn, TX?
- About 1,366 people live in Sam Rayburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sam Rayburn?
- Nearby places include Browndell (4.4 mi), Jasper (11 mi), Pineland (12 mi), Hemphill (21 mi), Broaddus (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023