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Sanderson

Texas · 837 residents · 4.192 sq mi
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Sanderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $39,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
837
−3%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
200 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+4%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5437118801K1K1990201020202024Sanderson
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,785
+44%since 2000
from $13,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.7%
−59.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
45.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(443)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(544)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(395)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(430)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(528)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+3%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanderson, Texas?

Sanderson, Texas has about 837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanderson, Texas?

The typical household in Sanderson, Texas earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanderson, Texas expensive?

In Sanderson, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Sanderson, Texas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sanderson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanderson, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Sanderson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanderson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanderson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 324 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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