Skip to content

Checked

Sinton, TX

City in San Patricio County, Texas.

Population

5,584

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,092

ZIP codes

0

Sinton and its ZIP codes

Full map

Sinton at a glance

  • Sinton is about 9.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,701 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,000 (50% below Texas) and median rent is $938 a month.

Local data for Sinton, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sinton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,701

Poverty rate

25.0%

Median home value

$142,000

Median rent

$938/mo

Homeownership

53.1%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

31.5

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,447), German Americans (137), Polish Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Patricio County. PPP loans are for Sinton.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,297

21,467 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,668

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$436M

FY 2026, $6,338 per person

San Patricio County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sinton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.5%
  • Carpooled7.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sinton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

532

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

2,174

9.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 45°F

33.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sinton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.8%

U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts

Diabetes

19.0%

U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

33.7%

U.S. 11.1% +22.6 pts

Cities near Sinton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rancho ChicoCensus-designated place0.5 mi0.5
La Paloma AdditionCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.7
Del SolCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.9
Loma LindaCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.3
Morgan FarmCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.3
St. PaulCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.3
Taft SouthwestCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.5
TaftCity7.7 mi1.7
OdemCity7.9 mi1.3
EdroyCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
GregoryCity15 mi1.5
PortlandCity15 mi12.1
TradewindsCensus-designated place15 mi1.1
San PatricioCity17 mi3.8
WoodsboroTown18 mi0.8
BaysideTown18 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sinton, TX in?
Sinton is in San Patricio County, Texas.
What is the population of Sinton, TX?
About 5,584 people live in Sinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sinton?
Nearby places include Rancho Chico (0.5 mi), La Paloma Addition (1.2 mi), Del Sol (1.7 mi), Loma Linda (2.1 mi), Morgan Farm (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023