San Marcos, Hays County, Texas
San Marcos: City in Texas, United States
About
San Marcos is a city located in the county of Hays in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 44,894 and a population density of 506 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 66,350 inhabitants.
The city was created 215 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about San Marcos
| Population : | 66,350 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hays County |
| Twitter username : | CityofSanMarcos |
| Postal code : | 78666–78667 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 512 |
| Area : | 88.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Capital city : | San Marcos is capital of Hays County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (215 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:58:04 (28th May 2023) |
| Density : | 748 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 32.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Marcos is located at 29°52'60"N 97°56'29"W (29.8832700, -97.9413900).
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- Official Website
Official website of San Marcos
Demographics
The population of San Marcos increased by 32.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 44,894 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,687 | 5.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,010 | 4.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,403 | 8.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,983 | 7.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,446 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,726 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,526 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,688 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,776 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 66,350 | 2.37% | estimation process |
People born in San Marcos (23)
People born in San Marcos, including poet Tino Villanueva, actress Lynda Day George, politician Albert Sidney Burleson, .
List
- Eddie Durham (American musician) he was born in 19/08/1906
- Lucious Jackson (basketball player) he was born in 31/10/1941
- Ty Detmer (American football player, quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner) he was born in 30/10/1967
- Charles Barsotti (American cartoonist (1933-2014)) he was born in 28/09/1933
- Jon Ecker (American actor) he was born in 16/03/1983
- Chris Furrh (American child actor) he was born in 18/12/1974
- Mike Brisiel (American football player) he was born in 14/03/1983
- Linda Stouffer (American television news correspondent (born 1970)) she was born in 05/08/1970
- Catalina Vasquez Villalpando (39th treasurer of the United States (1989-1993)) she was born in 01/04/1940
- Cleto Rodriguez (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/04/1923
- Donnie Joseph (baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1987
- Jason Colwick (American pole vaulter) he was born in 25/01/1988
- Mark Wheeler (American football player) he was born in 01/04/1970
- Pete Compton (baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1889
- John D. W. Corley (United States general) he was born in 11/08/1951
- Pat Luckey (American basketball player) she was born in 14/05/1975
- Taurean Prince (American college basketball player) he was born in 22/08/1994
- Cheryl L. Shavers (American chemist) she was born in 26/12/1953
Schools in San Marcos
College & universities near San Marcos, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228459 | Texas State University | San Marcos (TX) | 78666 |
| 483735 | Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology | San Marcos (TX) | 78666-8115 |
| 226860 | William Edge Institute | New Braunfels (TX) | 78130-8216 |
| 368540 | Seguin Beauty School-New Braunfels | New Braunfels (TX) | 78130 |
| 228088 | Seguin Beauty School-Seguin | Seguin (TX) | 78155 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Marcos, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near San Marcos
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San Mar Post Office | San Marcos (TX) | 78666 |
| Martindal Post Office | Martindale (TX) | 78655 |
| Kyl Post Office | Kyle (TX) | 78640 |
| Maxwell Post Office | Maxwell (TX) | 78656 |
| Stapl Post Office | Staples (TX) | 78670 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San Marcos , Guerrero with a population of 13,282 people.
- San Marcos , Hidalgo with a population of 12,779 people.
Other cities in Hays County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hays County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle | 51,558 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Buda | 17,544 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Dripping Springs | 6,587 | City in Texas |
| Wimberley | 3,422 | City in Texas |
| Woodcreek | 1,758 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Mountain City | 810 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Hays | 283 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
San Marcos distances to largest Texas cities
