San Antonio is the seventh most populated city in the United States of America and the second most populated city in

the state of Texas, with a population of 1,409,019.

San Antonio has a diversified economy with about a $96.8 billion metropolitan Gross Domestic Product. This ranks the

city 4th among Texas metropolitan areas and 38th in the United States. San Antonio’s economy is focused primarily within

military, health care, government civil service, financial services, oil and gas and tourism sectors.

San Antonio hosts over 100,000 students in its 31 higher-education institutions. The city is home to more than 30 private

schools and charter schools. The University of Texas at San Antonio is San Antonio’s largest university.

Tourism also brings new annual revenues to the City of San Antonio and other governmental entities with the hotel &

motel tax, sales taxes and other revenues from hospitality agreements and contracts. This number exceeded $300 million

in 2012.

San Antonio is home to six Fortune 500 companies. The 14th largest private company in the United States is also

headquartered in San Antonio. In 2013, San Antonio ranked 11th on Forbes’ list of the Best Places for Business and Careers,

with a ranking of 9th best market for job growth.