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Sarita

Texas · 205 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 $40,083. Population has fallen 60% since 2019, a loss of 308 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−60%since 2019
from 513 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
−60%since 2019
from 449 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0140280420560201020202024Sarita
202492
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,083
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,129
+9%since 2019
from $13,880 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction38.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
65.4%
+37.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
34.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(493)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.9%(67)
Diversity Score
33
+251%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
20.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−8%since 2019
from 18.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
24.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarita, Texas?

Sarita, Texas has about 205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sarita, Texas?

The typical household in Sarita, Texas earns about $40,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 1.0% 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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