San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXISTING CONDITION

DOWNTOWN DEMOGRAPHICS Source: 2020 U.S. Census

San Marcos is diverse in culture, race, ethnicity, age, and household income. Downtown is the heart of the city and should reflect that diversity, providing a place for all residents to come together, feel represented, and equitably served. During the Downtown Area Plan process, feedback was solicited from residents of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

POPULATION The total population of the Downtown Core is approximately 1,905 people, which accounts for about 2.5% of the city’s total population (approximately 72,000 people). RACE & ETHNICITY Downtown San Marcos residents self-report as 55% White alone, 26% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American alone, 4% Asian alone, and 4% two or more races. This is more diverse than the rest of the city and Texas as a whole. (2020 US Census)

2020 US Census

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SAN MARCOS DOWNTOWN AREA PLAN