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Sargent

Texas · 1,212 residents · 7.45 sq mi
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Sargent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,024. Population has declined 8% since 2021. Median home value is $201,800. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,212
−8%vs 2021
vs 1,319 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
−8%vs 2021
vs 177 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
58.9
−7%vs 2021
vs 63.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Sargent
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,024
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $52,888 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,842
−11%vs 2021
vs $26,734 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $203,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,078 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.5% in 2021
11.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+22%vs 2021
vs 3.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(88)
Diversity Score30.3%(400)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,039)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8%(97)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other4.4%(53)
Diversity Score31.8%(386)
Diversity Score
32
+5%vs 2021
vs 30 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+9%vs 2021
vs 25.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.7% in 2021
Female
47.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.3% in 2021
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sargent, Texas?

Sargent, Texas has about 1,212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sargent, Texas?

The typical household in Sargent, Texas earns about $43,024 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 $201,800, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.

How educated are people in Sargent, Texas?

About 26.0% 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 14.0% of people in Sargent, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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