San Saba County, Texas
San Saba County: county in Texas, United States
About
San Saba County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,131 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,039 inhabitants. Its county seat is San Saba. The county was created 170 years ago in 1856.
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San Saba County at a glance
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San SabaPopulation 3,141
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Quick Facts about San Saba County
| Population | 6,039 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2948 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.1552,-98.8176 |
| Named for | San Saba River |
| Altitude | 1,542 feet / 470 meters |
| Capital | San Saba |
| Establishment | February 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:58:54 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
San Saba County is located at 31°9'19"N 98°49'3"W (31.1552000, -98.8175800). It has 7 neighbors: Brown County, Burnet County, Lampasas County, Llano County, Mason County, McCulloch County and Mills County.
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The largest city of San Saba County is San Saba with a population of 3,141. Other cities include and Richland Springs population 310. See all San Saba County cities & populated places.
San Saba County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Saba County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba | 3,141 | City in Texas, USA |
| Richland Springs | 310 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. West wind around 20 mph, with gu...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of San Saba County decreased by 1.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,131 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,047 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,990 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,960 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,858 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,922 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,922 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,996 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,060 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,055 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,039 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in San Saba County (2)
People born in San Saba County, including gunman Tom Ketchum, football player Marty Akins, .
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