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Sanctuary

Texas · 337 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Sanctuary is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
+32%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232823424014601990201020202024Sanctuary
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,225
+74%since 2000
from $17,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(22)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.2%(11)
Diversity Score23.4%(79)
Diversity Score
23
+106%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanctuary, Texas?

Sanctuary, Texas has about 337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanctuary, Texas?

The typical household in Sanctuary, Texas earns about $77,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanctuary, Texas expensive?

In Sanctuary, Texas, the median home is worth about $165,400, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Sanctuary, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sanctuary, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanctuary, Texas?

About 7.5% of people in Sanctuary, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanctuary, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanctuary, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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