San Patricio County, Texas
San Patricio County: county in Texas, United States
About
San Patricio County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,804 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,069 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sinton. The county was created 192 years ago in 1834.
San Patricio County is located along the Texas Gulf Coast in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,068 making it the 26th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Sinton.
History
Early history
San Patricio County was established in 1836 under Mexican governance. It is named for Saint Patrick. Sinton was designated county seat in 1876.
Growth
The economy was initially ranching focused. In the 1900s, port operations, oil and gas, and manufacturing drove growth.
Economy
Port of Corpus Christi
The Port of Corpus Christi provides thousands of jobs and has spurred industrial development. Billions of dollars in cargo moves through annually.
Petrochemical
Oil refining and petrochemical manufacturing are major industries with companies like Valero, Citgo, and Flint Hills Resources.
Agriculture
Cotton and grain sorghum are still important crops. Ranches raise significant cattle herds.
Attractions
Top attractions include:
- Texas State Aquarium - showcases Gulf of Mexico marine life
- Mustang Island State Park - beaches, camping, trails
- Nueces Delta Preserve - tidal wetlands habitat with wildlife
County Snapshot
San Patricio County at a glance
San Patricio County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
PortlandPopulation 17,768
Top linked places
Quick Facts about San Patricio County
| Population | 67,069 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1833 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.0088,-97.5183 |
| Named for | San Patricio |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital | Sinton |
| Establishment | April 01, 1834 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:28:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
San Patricio County is located at 28°0'32"N 97°31'6"W (28.0087800, -97.5182700). It has 6 neighbors: Aransas County, Bee County, Jim Wells County, Live Oak County, Nueces County and Refugio County.
San Patricio County map
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The largest city of San Patricio County is Portland with a population of 17,768. Other cities include, Ingleside population 10,043, Aransas Pass population 8,496, Sinton population 5,281 and Mathis population 4,671. See all San Patricio County cities & populated places.
San Patricio County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Patricio County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 17,768 | City in Texas, United States |
| Ingleside | 10,043 | City in Texas, United States |
| Aransas Pass | 8,496 | City in Texas, United States |
| Sinton | 5,281 | City in Texas, United States |
| Mathis | 4,671 | City in Texas, United States |
| Taft | 2,886 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
| Odem | 2,380 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
| Gregory | 1,866 | City in Texas, USA |
| Taft Southwest (historical) | 1,460 | Census designated place |
| Ingleside On-the-Bay | 615 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
| Lake City | 514 | Town in Texas, USA |
| San Patricio | 366 | City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States |
Weather
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Official Website- Sinton
Demographics
The population of San Patricio County increased by 3.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,458 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,260 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,134 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 66,656 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 67,117 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 67,311 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,210 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,671 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,730 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,069 | 0.51% | estimation process |
People born in San Patricio County (2)
People born in San Patricio County, including tank-crew and tank-platoon commander in World War II Lafayette G. Pool, gridiron football player Butch Pressley, .
More notable people
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