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Sarita

Texas · 92 residents · 1.142 sq mi
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Sarita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,079. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
+100%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+100%since 2023
from 40 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.6
−2%since 2023
from 66.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0140280420560201020202024Sarita
202492
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,079
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,614
−6%since 2023
from $31,441 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+11%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
65.9%
+30.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
50.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
20.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
53.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
33.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarita, Texas?

Sarita, Texas has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sarita, Texas?

The typical household in Sarita, Texas earns about $39,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sarita, Texas?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sarita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sarita, Texas?

About 13.0% of people in Sarita, 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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