The Town FilesSan Jacinto County, Texas
28,441 people. The median home is worth $209,300 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $65,364.
Towns in San Jacinto County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd | 2,105 | $157,300 | $53,750 | 39.9 |
| Coldspring | 819 | $216,800 | $43,851 | 42.4 |
| Cape Royale | 657 | $316,700 | $74,830 | 62.4 |
| Point Blank | 643 | $191,400 | $69,583 | 58.8 |
People and housing
| San Jacinto County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,060 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $65,364 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 44.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
2,469 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,616 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 227 storm events in San Jacinto County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
San Jacinto County has been included in 32 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5573: Pauline Road Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).