Population overview
San Saba County is home to roughly 5,787 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #64 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 1,134 square miles of land and 5,787 residents yields a density of about 5.1 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How San Saba County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, San Saba County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs San Saba |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba County | 5,787 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +1300% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +227% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +87079% |
Neighboring county populations
San Saba County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet County | Burnet | 57,015 | 57.3 |
| Brown County | Brownwood | 38,711 | 41.0 |
| Lampasas County | Lampasas | 23,657 | 33.2 |
| Llano County | Llano | 23,353 | 25.0 |
| McCulloch County | Brady | 7,472 | 7.0 |
| Mills County | Goldthwaite | 4,580 | 6.1 |
| Mason County | Mason | 3,990 | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of San Saba County, Texas?+
San Saba County has an estimated population of 5,787 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of San Saba County?+
San Saba County has a population density of approximately 5.1 people per square mile across its 1,134 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does San Saba County rank among Texas counties by population?+
San Saba County ranks #193 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near San Saba County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering San Saba, Burnet County is the most populous with about 57,015 residents.
How is San Saba County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.