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San Augustine, TX
City in San Augustine County, Texas.
Population
2,054
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
435
ZIP codes
0
San Augustine and its ZIP codes
San Augustine at a glance
- San Augustine is about 3.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,500 a year, 65% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,400 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $552 a month.
Local data for San Augustine, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Augustine, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,500
Poverty rate
46.0%
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$552/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (269), Irish Americans (155), French Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Augustine County. PPP loans are for San Augustine.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,908
1,979 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68.1M
FY 2026, $8,600 per person
How people get to work
San Augustine, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Augustine, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Augustine, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities near San Augustine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChirenoCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BroaddusTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CenterCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| MilamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 33.1 |
| HemphillCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| HuxleyCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| PinelandCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| Noble, LAVillage | 28 mi | 1 |
| Zwolle, LATown | 29 mi | 4.6 |
| BrowndellCity | 29 mi | 2.4 |
| Converse, LAVillage | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| TenahaTown | 30 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Augustine, TX in?
- San Augustine is in San Augustine County, Texas.
- What is the population of San Augustine, TX?
- About 2,054 people live in San Augustine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Augustine?
- Nearby places include Chireno (14 mi), Shelbyville (16 mi), Broaddus (18 mi), Center (18 mi), Milam (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023