San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos: The most populous city in Hays County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. San Marcos is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Marcos State University campus and the San Marcos Aquatic Center.
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 217 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 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:10:22 (29th April 2025) |
| 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 , California The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. San Marcos is known for its many parks with a population of 97,477 people.
Other cities in Hays County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hays County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle | 51,558 | A city in Hays County, Texas. |
| 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
