San Antonio Population: 1.55 Million (2020 Census)

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, San Antonio, Texas had a population of 1,547,206 — making it the 7th largest U.S. city and 2nd in Texas (after Houston).

Metro Context

• San Antonio–New Braunfels MSA: 2.6 million (2020) — 24th largest US metro
• Growth rate: ~1.5% annually (2010–2020) — among fastest top-10 cities
• 2023 estimate: ~1.47M (city); ~2.7M (metro) — note: some sources show slight city decline post-COVID

Demographic Profile

• Hispanic/Latino: 64% (majority-minority city)
• White (non-Hispanic): 25%
• Black: 7%
• Asian: 3%
• Median age: 33.9 (younger than US 38.8)
• Foreign-born: 14%

Drivers of Growth

• Military: JBSA (Joint Base San Antonio) — 80K+ personnel; $30B+ economic impact
• Healthcare: South Texas Medical Center, Baptist, Methodist systems
• Tourism: Alamo, River Walk, missions (UNESCO), 30M+ visitors/yr
• Manufacturing: Toyota, Navistar, aerospace, cybersecurity
• Affordability: Lower cost vs. Austin/Dallas; no state income tax

Future Projections

• 2030 city: ~1.7M
• 2040 metro: ~3.5M
• Challenges: Water (Edwards Aquifer), sprawl, transit, inequality, heat

For real-time estimates, see Census QuickFacts or City of San Antonio Demographics.