San Jacinto County, Texas
San Jacinto County: county in Texas, United States
About
San Jacinto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,384 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,301 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coldspring. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
County Snapshot
San Jacinto County at a glance
San Jacinto County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Open related pagesLargest city
ShepherdPopulation 2,424
Top linked places
Quick Facts about San Jacinto County
| Population | 29,301 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1626 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.5795,-95.1669 |
| Named for | Battle of San Jacinto |
| Altitude | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Capital | Coldspring |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:59:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Jacinto County is located at 30°34'46"N 95°10'1"W (30.5795300, -95.1669000). It has 3 neighbors: Montgomery County, Polk County and Walker County.
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The largest city of San Jacinto County is Shepherd with a population of 2,424. Other cities include and Coldspring population 950. See all San Jacinto County cities & populated places.
San Jacinto County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Jacinto County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd | 2,424 | Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America |
| Coldspring | 950 | City in Texas, United States |
Official website of San Jacinto County
Official Website- Coldspring
Demographics
The population of San Jacinto County increased by 9.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,780 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,942 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,731 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,049 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,361 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,732 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,231 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,717 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,859 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,301 | 1.51% | estimation process |
People born in San Jacinto County (1)
Texas politician Ernest Bailes was born in San Jacinto County
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