City safety & data profile

Jacinto CityTX

Jacinto City, TX is a 11K-resident city in Harris County with a median household income of $47,318.

Harris County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Jacinto City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Jacinto City has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $156,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$47,318
Median income
$156,200
Median home
27.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Jacinto City

Jacinto City posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities

Where Jacinto City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,318 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Jacinto City, TX beyond the headline numbers

Jacinto City sits inside Harris County, Texas, at roughly 29.77°N, -95.23°W. Population 10,782, $47,318 median household income. Median home value $156,200, median rent $1,242. Poverty rate 27.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Jacinto City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.4%, then short sleep duration at 40.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Jacinto City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,782
Jacinto City
Median Income
$47,318
-30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,200
-31% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Harris County) - Jacinto City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
4.8M+16%
Median Income
$74,983+41%
Median Home Value
$276,600+111%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-12%
Unemployment
6.7%-22%

Economics

Economics indicators for Jacinto City, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
Poverty Rate
27.1% +91% vs avg
Unemployment 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 5.9%
Work From Home 4.3%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 14.9%
African American 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.4%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
39.9%
Physical Inactivity
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Diabetes
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.6%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Current Smoking
15.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 43.4%
Annual Checkup 70.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Jacinto City, TX? ▼
Jacinto City, TX has a population of 10,782 people, located in Harris County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Jacinto City? ▼
The median household income in Jacinto City, TX is $47,318 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.1%.
What is the median home value in Jacinto City? ▼
The median home value in Jacinto City, TX is $156,200. Median rent is $1,242/month.
What are the top health concerns in Jacinto City? ▼
The top health indicators in Jacinto City include Obesity (41.4%), Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), Lack of Health Insurance (39.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Jacinto City? ▼
The median age in Jacinto City, TX is 36 years. 5.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Jacinto City, TX is located in Harris County, Texas. With a population of 11K and a $47,318 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Jacinto City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Jacinto City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Jacinto City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Harris County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.