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Sargent

Texas · 1,422 residents · 7.45 sq mi
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The short version

Sargent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $188,200. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,422
+7%since 2023
from 1,332 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 179 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.1
+3%since 2023
from 65.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Sargent
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.1%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.2%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.6%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.5%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.4%(63)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(99)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(94)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423%(327)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7445.1%(642)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.4%(177)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,307
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,143 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,025
+20%since 2023
from $39,167 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−5%since 2023
from 0.509 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $169,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
49.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−2%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(160)
Asian1.6%(23)
Other3.9%(56)
Diversity Score
37
+31%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(71)
Spaniard4.1%(59)
Asian origin
Filipino1.6%(23)
Ancestry
German18.7%(266)
Irish17.4%(247)
English15.3%(217)
Norwegian5.8%(83)
American5.7%(81)
Italian3.3%(47)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(44)
Czech2.8%(40)
Arab2.3%(33)
Lebanese2.3%(33)
Swedish2.3%(33)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French1.8%(26)
Scottish1.8%(26)
Polish1.6%(23)
Welsh1.4%(20)
Croatian0.9%(13)
British0.8%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+15%since 2023
from 28.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Female
47.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.1%(135)
Married59.3%(441)
Widowed8.9%(66)
Divorced13.7%(102)
Women 15+
Never married3.6%(24)
Married66.2%(440)
Widowed8.6%(57)
Divorced21.7%(144)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sargent, Texas?

Sargent, Texas has about 1,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sargent, Texas?

The typical household in Sargent, Texas earns about $60,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sargent, Texas expensive?

In Sargent, Texas, the median home is worth about $188,200.

How educated are people in Sargent, Texas?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sargent, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sargent, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Sargent, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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