Texas

San Augustine

7,918
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About San Augustine

San Augustine, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 3,648. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,918.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,737 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 42 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them San Augustine County Skirmish, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,918
20108,865
20008,946
19907,999
19808,785
19707,858
19607,722
19508,837
194012,471
193012,471
192013,737
191011,264
19008,434
18906,688
18805,084
18704,196
18604,094
18503,648
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in San Augustine

Military engagements that took place in San Augustine, Texas.

San Augustine County Skirmish
1863

Historic places in San Augustine

National Register of Historic Places listings in San Augustine, Texas.

Garrett, William, Plantation House
San Augustine
Mission Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de los Ais Site
San Augustine
Cullen, Ezekiel, House
San Augustine
San Augustine County Courthouse and Jail
San Augustine
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Frequently asked about San Augustine

When does San Augustine first appear in the US census?
San Augustine, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 3,648.
What is the population of San Augustine?
At the most recent federal census (2020), San Augustine had a recorded population of 7,918.
When did San Augustine's population peak?
San Augustine's recorded population peaked at 13,737 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in San Augustine?
1 documented military engagement took place in San Augustine, including San Augustine County Skirmish.
How many historic places are in San Augustine?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in San Augustine, Texas.
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