San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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According to a2zdirectory.org, San Antonio, Texas is located in the south-central part of the state and is the seventh largest city in the United States. The city has a diverse geography with rolling hills and plains, as well as dense urban areas. San Antonio is known for its hot and humid climate, which can be extreme during summer months. The history of San Antonio dates back to 1691 when Spanish colonists established a mission there. The city eventually grew into a major trading post and became a part of Mexico in 1821. In 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico, and San Antonio was the site of several battles during the Texas Revolution.

Today, San Antonio is governed by an elected mayor and council system with a strong emphasis on economic development. It is home to many large companies such as AT&T, Toyota, Valero Energy Corporation, USAA Insurance Group, and H-E-B Grocery Stores. The city also offers excellent educational opportunities with over 50 school districts throughout the metropolitan area offering primary through university level education. Popular landmarks in San Antonio include The Alamo (a historic Spanish mission), River Walk (a network of walkways along the San Antonio River), Tower Life Building (the tallest building in Texas), SeaWorld San Antonio (an aquatic theme park), and Six Flags Fiesta Texas (an amusement park). With so much to offer both residents and visitors alike, it’s easy to see why San Antonio is one of America’s most iconic cities!

Population: 1,144,646. Estimated population in July 2020: 1,256,509 (+9.8% change)
Males: 553,245 (48.3%), Females: 591,401 (51.7%)

Bexar County

Zip codes: 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78234, 78235, 78236, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78242, 78244, 78245, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78263, 78264, 78266.

Median resident age: 31.7 years
Median household income: $36,214
Median house value: $68,800

Races in San Antonio:

  • Hispanic (58.7%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (31.8%)
  • Other race (19.3%)
  • Black (6.8%)
  • Two or more races (3.7%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (9.0%), Irish (5.2%), English (5.0%), United States (3.2%), Italian (1.9%), French (1.8%).

Land area: 407.6 square miles

San Antonio, Texas

Population

San Antonio, Texas is the second-largest city in the state of Texas and is home to an estimated population of 1.5 million people. The city is known for its diverse population, which includes a mix of ethnicities and cultures. The racial makeup of San Antonio is predominantly Hispanic or Latino, with 57.9% of the population identifying as such. Other large ethnic groups include White (31%), African American (7%), and Asian (3%). The majority of San Antonio’s population speaks Spanish at home, but English is also widely spoken throughout the city.

In terms of age demographics, San Antonio has a median age of 33 years old with a slightly higher proportion of young adults compared to other U.S cities. This could be attributed to the fact that there are numerous universities in San Antonio catering to students from all over the world. In addition, San Antonio has one of the highest military veteran populations in the country with over 40,000 veterans living in the city as well as many active duty members stationed at nearby military bases like Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base.

San Antonio is also known for its rich cultural heritage which can be seen in its many attractions like The Alamo, River Walk and Tower Of America’s theme park. Additionally, there are numerous museums and galleries showcasing local artwork as well as historical artifacts from different eras in history. Overall, San Antonio is a vibrant city full of diverse people who contribute to making it a great place to live and work!

For population 25 years and over in San Antonio

  • High school or higher: 75.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in San Antonio city

  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

11.7% Foreign born (9.3% Latin America, 1.4% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +145,356 (+14.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in San Antonio:

  • BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (111 DALLAS STREET)
  • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA CHILDRENS HOSPITAL (519 W HOUSTON ST)
  • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL (519 W HOUSTON ST)
  • COMPASS HOSP OF SAN ANTONIO,THE (14743 JONES MALTSBERGER)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB INST OF SAN ANTONIO (9119 CINNAMON HILL)
  • IHS HOSPITAL AT SAN ANTONIO (7310 OAK MANOR)
  • KINDRED HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO (3636 MEDICAL DRIVE)
  • LAUREL RIDGE A BROWN SCHOOLS PSY HOSP (17720 CORPORATE WOODS DRIVE)
  • METHODIST AMBULATORY SURGERY HOSP NW (9150 HUEBNER RD SUITE 100)
  • MISSION VISTA HOSPITAL CO (14747 JONES MALTSBERGER)
  • NIX MEDICAL CENTER (414 NAVARRO)
  • SAN ANTONIO STATE HOSP STATE SCHOOL (6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE)
  • SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SAN ANTONIO (111 DALLAS STREET 4TH FLOOR)
  • SOUTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL (7400 BARLITE BLVD)
  • SWT METH HOSP METH CHILDRENS HOSP S TX (7700 FLOYD CURL DR)
  • TEXAS CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2303 SE MILITARY DR P O BOX 23340)
  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM (4502 MEDICAL DR)
  • WARM SPRINGS & BAPTIST REHAB NETWORK (5101 MEDICAL DR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to San Antonio:

  • LACKLAND AFB (KELLY FLD ANNEX) (about 6 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Abbreviation: SKF)
  • SAN ANTONIO INTL (about 7 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Abbreviation: SAT)
  • AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL (about 78 miles; AUSTIN, TX; Abbreviation: AUS)

Other public-use airports nearest to San Antonio:

  • STINSON MUNI (about 9 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Abbreviation: SSF)
  • TWIN-OAKS (about 10 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Abbreviation: T94)
  • HORIZON (about 12 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Abbreviation: 74R)
Amtrak station:
SAN ANTONIO (224 HOEFGEN ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in San Antonio:

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO (Full-time enrollment: 14,495; Location: 6900 N LOOP 1604 W; Public; Website: www.utsa.edu/; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 11,226; Location: 1300 SAN PEDRO AVE; Public; Website: www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/sac.htm)
  • ST PHILIPS COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 4,778; Location: 1801 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR; Public; Website: www.accd.edu/spc/spcmain/spc.htm)
  • PALO ALTO COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 3,623; Location: 1400 VILLARET; Public)
  • ST MARYS UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 3,588; Location: ONE CAMINO SANTA MARIA; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.stmarytx.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD (Full-time enrollment: 2,734; Location: 4301 BROADWAY; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.uiw.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • TRINITY UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 2,474; Location: 715 STADIUM DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.trinity.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO (Full-time enrollment: 2,312; Location: 411 SW 24TH ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.ollusa.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE-SAN ANTONIO (Full-time enrollment: 2,303; Location: 7703 FLOYD CURL DR; Public; Website: www.uthscsa.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-A CORINTHIAN SCH (Full-time enrollment: 917; Location: 3622 FREDERICKSBURG RD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.cci.edu)
  • SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE OF MED AND DENT ASSTS-CENTRAL (Full-time enrollment: 734; Location: 4205 SAN PEDRO AVE; Private, for-profit; Website: WWW.SACMDA.COM)
  • ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (Full-time enrollment: 688; Location: 5700 NORTHWEST PKY; Private, for-profit; Website: www.itt-tech.edu)
  • TEXAS CAREERS (Full-time enrollment: 589; Location: 1015 JACKSON-KELLER RD STE 102A; Private, for-profit; Website: www.texascareers.com)
  • HALLMARK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 425; Location: 10401 IH 10 W; Private, for-profit)
  • CAREER POINT BUSINESS SCHOOL (Full-time enrollment: 299; Location: 485 SPENCER LN; Private, for-profit)
  • BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM (Full-time enrollment: 282; Location: 111 DALLAS ST; Private, not-for-profit)
  • SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL CAREERS (Full-time enrollment: 127; Location: 602 W SOUTH CROSS; Private, for-profit)
  • OBLATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 111; Location: 285 OBLATE DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: ost.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE INC (Full-time enrollment: 108; Location: 1405 N MAIN STE 100; Private, for-profit)
  • SAVANT TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 71; Location: 700 S ZARZAMORA ST, SUITE 200; Private, for-profit)

Biggest public high schools in San Antonio:

  • JAY H S (Students: 3,188; Location: 7611 MARBACH RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • REAGAN H S (Students: 3,052; Location: 19000 RONALD REAGAN; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MADISON H S (Students: 2,892; Location: 5005 STAHL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WILLIAM H TAFT H S (Students: 2,729; Location: 11600 F M 471 W; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • TOM CLARK H S (Students: 2,704; Location: 5150 DE ZAVALA RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • CHURCHILL H S (Students: 2,670; Location: 12049 BLANCO RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • SOUTHWEST H S (Students: 2,586; Location: 11914 DRAGON LN; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MARSHALL H S (Students: 2,535; Location: 8000 LOBO LN; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MACARTHUR H S (Students: 2,524; Location: 2923 BITTERS RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WARREN H S (Students: 2,453; Location: 9411 MILITARY DR W; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest private high schools in San Antonio:

  • CASTLE HILLS 1ST BAPTIST SCHOO (Students: 903; Location: 2220 N W MILITARY HWY; Grades: KG – 12)
  • SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (Students: 720; Location: 12 BURWOOD LANE; Grades: 1 – 12)
  • INCARNATE WORD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 594; Location: 727 E HILDEBRAND; Grades: 9 – 12; Girls only)
  • CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 568; Location: 4802 VANCE JACKSON STREET; Grades: PK – 12)
  • HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 532; Location: 426 NORTH SAN FELIPE; Grades: 7 – 12; Boys only)
  • ANTONIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY H (Students: 500; Location: 6425 WEST AVE; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • CENTRAL CATHOLIC MARIANIST H S (Students: 492; Location: 1403 N ST MARYS STREET; Grades: 9 – 12; Boys only)
  • PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 475; Location: 1215 N ST MARYS; Grades: 9 – 12; Girls only)
  • ALAMO CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 449; Location: 6500 IH 35 NORTH; Grades: KG – 12)
  • KEYSTONE SCHOOL (Students: 392; Location: 119 E CRAIG PL; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in San Antonio:

  • JACK C JORDAN MIDDLE (Students: 1,654; Location: 1725 RICHLAND HILLS DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • H B ZACHRY MIDDLE (Students: 1,639; Location: 9410 TIMBERPATH; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WOODLAKE HILLS MIDDLE (Students: 1,558; Location: 6625 WOODLAKE PKWY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • COKE STEVENSON MIDDLE (Students: 1,552; Location: 8403 TEZEL RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • DRISCOLL MIDDLE (Students: 1,537; Location: 17150 JONES MALTSBERGER RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • STINSON MIDDLE (Students: 1,499; Location: 13200 SKYHAWK; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BUSH MIDDLE (Students: 1,426; Location: 1500 EVANS RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BRADLEY MIDDLE (Students: 1,410; Location: 14819 HEIMER RD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JOHN B CONNALLY MIDDLE (Students: 1,355; Location: 8661 SILENT SUNRISE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • KIRBY MIDDLE (Students: 1,299; Location: 5441 SEGUIN RD; Grades: 06 – 08)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in San Antonio:

  • ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 682; Location: 10703 WURZBACH ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST JOHN BOSCO ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 635; Location: 5630 WEST COMMERCE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL (Students: 607; Location: 700 DEWHURST ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (Students: 519; Location: 6914 WURZBACH RD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST. GEORGE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 484; Location: 6900 WEST AVE.; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST PETER PRINCE OF APOSTLES (Students: 471; Location: 112 MARCIA PLACE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 466; Location: 307 JOHN ADAMS DRIVE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST JOHN BERCHMANS SCH (Students: 463; Location: 1147 CUPPLES ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 770 WEST RAMSEY; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 436; Location: 7734 ROBIN REST; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in San Antonio:

  • SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,034,620; Location: 600 SOLEDAD ST; 1,982,577 books; 58,095 audio materials; 66,098 video materials; 2,122 serial subscriptions)

 

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