San Patricio County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,069 inhabitants. The county was created 190 years ago in 1834. Its county seat is Sinton.
There are 2 city/town in San Patricio County, TX. The largest city of San Patricio County is Taft with a population of 2,886. Other cities include and Taft Southwest (historical) population 1,460
Located along the Gulf Coast south of Corpus Christi, San Patricio County contains small coastal communities and inland towns that highlight the area's history and natural amenities. Here are some highlights:
Sinton - The county seat and most populous city with around 5,500 residents. Sinton has historic downtown buildings and hosts the Sinton Pecan Festival.
Odem - Located north of Sinton, Odem is home to around 2,400 people. It hosts the annual Poke Salad Festival that originated in the 1960s.
Mathis - Situated along U.S. Highway 281, Mathis has around 5,000 residents. The area features the San Patricio County Museum and Pioneer Village.
Taft - A small town of around 3,500, Taft contains historic downtown buildings and structures dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Lakeside - This tiny community sits on the northern end of Corpus Christi Bay near the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, which provides bird watching.
San Patricio County's small towns each tell a unique story, from agricultural and ranching heritage to coastal history and natural amenities. Together they showcase this region's rich culture.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Patricio County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Taft | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States | 2,886 |
Taft Southwest (historical) | Census designated place | 1,460 |