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Sachse

Texas · 32,834 residents (2025 est.) · 9.733 sq mi
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Sachse is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,808. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,740 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $406,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,491
+213%since 2000
from 9,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,133 / sq mi
+213%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+27%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,834 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K10K18K25K33K1990201020202024Sachse
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,808
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,798
+126%since 2000
from $25,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+20%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,798
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+76%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(8,102)
Black4.6%(444)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(801)
Asian2.1%(208)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(3,307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(13,970)
Black12.5%(3,804)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(5,057)
Asian19.7%(6,001)
Other5.4%(1,659)
Diversity Score88.2%(26,882)
Diversity Score
88
+160%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 73.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sachse, Texas?

Sachse, Texas has about 30,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sachse, Texas?

The typical household in Sachse, Texas earns about $131,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sachse, Texas expensive?

In Sachse, Texas, the median home is worth about $406,200, and the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.

How educated are people in Sachse, Texas?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sachse, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sachse, Texas?

About 3.3% of people in Sachse, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sachse, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sachse, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,128 residents, a change of about 469 percent over that period.

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