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Sarita

Texas · 238 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 $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,700. Households here earn about 62% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
238
+11%vs 2011
vs 214 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 187 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−21%vs 2011
vs 51.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0140280420560201020202024Sarita
202492
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,563 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,663
+3%vs 2011
vs $15,191 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+32%vs 2011
vs 0.356 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing53.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction53.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Median gross rent
$550
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $688 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.1%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+97%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(138)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(40)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino79%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.9%(88)
Diversity Score
37
−35%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.0%
−22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 16.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.8%
+18.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.3%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
+24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
Female
33.6%
−24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarita, Texas?

Sarita, Texas has about 238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sarita, Texas?

The typical household in Sarita, Texas earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sarita, Texas expensive?

In Sarita, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Sarita, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 15.5% of people in Sarita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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