East Side residents are at a distinct educational and economic disadvantage
Population Decline
High Crime Rate
Low Income, High Unemployment
High Drop-Out Rate
High Proportion of Residents Under 18

2000 Census Figures

  San Antonio Inner East Side
Median Household Income $36,214 $21,647
Per Capita Income $18,543 $9,381
% Living Below Poverty Level 17.3% 49.9%
% Without HS Diploma/GED 29.3% 46.1%
% Residents Under 18 28.3% 32.3%