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Sachse

Texas · 27,103 residents · 9.733 sq mi
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Sachse is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,098. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 17,352 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,103
+178%since 2000
from 9,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,785 / sq mi
+178%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+21%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K10K18K25K33K1990201020202024Sachse
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,098
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,043
+76%since 2000
from $25,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(13,635)
Black11.1%(3,011)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(4,245)
Asian17.6%(4,775)
Other3.6%(982)
Diversity Score83.3%(22,583)
Diversity Score
83
+146%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sachse, Texas?

Sachse, Texas has about 27,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sachse, Texas?

The typical household in Sachse, Texas earns about $109,098 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 $259,100, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Sachse, Texas?

About 37.0% 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 3.7% 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 21,740 residents, a change of about 405 percent over that period.

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